CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter / Operator in Oldham

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £17–£20 per hour (DOE) + shift allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – shift work
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruitment Agency: TK Recruitment

About the Role

TK Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Turner to join a well-established heavy engineering and precision manufacturing company based in Oldham.

The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, producing high-quality precision components for industries including aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil & gas.

This role involves machining medium-to-large components, with a mixture of bespoke, one-off and batch production work.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.

• Work with Fanuc controls or similar CNC operating systems.

• Manufacture precision components from detailed engineering drawings.

• Machine medium-to-large steel and engineering components.

• Carry out tooling selection, machine setups and programme adjustments.

• Perform turning operations including facing, boring, threading and profiling.

• Work to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.

• Inspect completed components using micrometers, verniers and other measuring equipment.

• Work independently on complex and varied engineering projects.

• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter or Operator.

• Strong CNC turning experience, ideally including programming.

• Fanuc control experience preferred, although other controls will be considered.

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

• Experience machining medium-to-large components advantageous.

• Confident carrying out machine setups, tool changes and offsets.

• Experience working on bespoke or low-volume engineering components.

• Good understanding of machining tolerances and quality inspection.

• Willingness to work shifts.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay depending on experience.

• Additional shift allowance.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Established engineering company with modern machining facilities.

• Varied work involving technically challenging components.

• Long-term career opportunities.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Turner looking for a permanent opportunity in Oldham, we'd like to hear from you.

TK Recruitment