CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter
CV-LibraryAintree, SeftonpermanentPosted: 24 July 2026
Apply NowJRS Associates Ltd has partnered with a long-established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected subcontract engineering company supplying precision components to the Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Fluid and Power Generation sectors.
Working within a modern CNC turning department, you'll programme, set and operate a range of medium and large CNC lathes, manufacturing high-value one-off and small batch precision components from a variety of exotic materials.
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Package
* £18.00 – £19.25 per hour
* OTE £50,000–£60,000 with overtime
* 39-hour working week
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
* Overtime paid at 1.5x
* Company Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company pension
* Training & development opportunities
* Corporate workwear
* Flexible working
* Permanent position with long-term job security
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Role
* Programme, set and operate CNC Turning Centres with Fanuc controls
* Create CNC programs from engineering drawings
* Select the most efficient machining methods, tooling and workholding
* Machine one-off and small batch precision components
* Produce components from castings, forgings, billets and bar stock
* Machine a wide range of exotic materials including Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Monel and Hastelloy
* Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection
* Work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
* Support continuous improvement within the machining department
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Requirements
* Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes
* Confident using Fanuc controls
* Able to create CNC programs from engineering drawings
* Experience machining one-off and small batch components
* Previous experience machining exotic materials
* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Strong understanding of precision engineering and tight tolerances
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant machining experience
* Good communication and organisational skills
If you're an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you
Working within a modern CNC turning department, you'll programme, set and operate a range of medium and large CNC lathes, manufacturing high-value one-off and small batch precision components from a variety of exotic materials.
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Package
* £18.00 – £19.25 per hour
* OTE £50,000–£60,000 with overtime
* 39-hour working week
* Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
* Overtime paid at 1.5x
* Company Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company pension
* Training & development opportunities
* Corporate workwear
* Flexible working
* Permanent position with long-term job security
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Role
* Programme, set and operate CNC Turning Centres with Fanuc controls
* Create CNC programs from engineering drawings
* Select the most efficient machining methods, tooling and workholding
* Machine one-off and small batch precision components
* Produce components from castings, forgings, billets and bar stock
* Machine a wide range of exotic materials including Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Monel and Hastelloy
* Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspection
* Work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
* Support continuous improvement within the machining department
The Successful CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter – Requirements
* Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC Lathes
* Confident using Fanuc controls
* Able to create CNC programs from engineering drawings
* Experience machining one-off and small batch components
* Previous experience machining exotic materials
* Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Strong understanding of precision engineering and tight tolerances
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant machining experience
* Good communication and organisational skills
If you're an experienced CNC Turner – Programmer / Setter looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you