CNC Turner: Programmer Setter Operator

  • Chelburn Precision Limited
  • Rochdale, Lancashire
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Telecommunications

Job Description

CNC Turner: Programmer, Setter, Operator

Hours:Day shift of 39 hours per week flexible within Company opening hours

Salary:Starting salary of up to £20.00 per hour

Overtime paid at time and a half up to 48 hours and double time thereafter

Benefits:Pension

35 days holiday per annum

Death in Service Benefit

We currently have an opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner to join our team. We are an established family-owned subcontract engineering firm specializing in precision CNC machining. We supply predominately machined steel fabrications and cast-iron components to industry, ranging from 100 kg to 3 tonnes. The role provides the opportunity to work within our award-winning engineering facility in Rochdale alongside a team of highly skilled machinists using the latest technology.

The Role

Programming, setting and operating of Fanuc CNC Turning Machines to produce low volume precision parts

Setting up tooling and fixturing, prove out and execute part programs

Follow planned operations to completion at prescribed production rates to meet customer delivery schedule in accordance with Company H&S and Quality Policies

Maximize production while maintaining effective and efficient use of materials and tooling

Carry out in-process inspection to drawing specifications

Present jobs to a high standard

Forward plan to minimise set-up time and maximize production

You

In order to be successful in this position as a skilled CNCTurner, you will have the following skills and experience;

Experienced in writing and editing programs and able to read and interpret engineering drawings to a high standard

Competent in setting and operating CNC machines using Fanuc CNC controls

Able to perform initial inspections of your own/a team members work using a variety of measuring equipment e.g. micrometers

Sound understanding of materials, modern cutting methods and engineering processes

Produce high quality and accurate output with minimal error rate

Flexible approach to working and willing to work overtime as required to fulfil customer delivery schedules


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