CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (VMC / HMC)

Salary: £17.26 £18.45 per hour (Approx. £35,000 £37,500)
Overtime potential: Up to £45,000 £50,000
Working hours: 39 hours/week + rate

Shift Pattern:
MonThurs: 07:30 16:30
Fri: 07:30 12:30

The Role:

We are seeking a skilledCNC Programmer / Setter / Operatorto join ourVMC & HMC Milling Cell.

Working in a subcontract environment, you will be involved in one-off and small batch production, giving you the opportunity to fully utilise your technical expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming, setting, and operating CNC machining centres
• Working from detailed engineering drawings
• Selecting tooling and proving out programs
• Machining a wide range of materials including steels, stainless steels, alloys, and non-ferrous metals
• Producing components from raw materials such as bar stock, fabrications, castings, and forgings
• Using CNC equipment with 4th axis capability and probing systems
• Programming via offline software or directly at the machine

About the Company:

We are a well-established, ISO 9001:2015 certified subcontract engineering company based in Merseyside. With a long history supporting industries such as automotive, marine, and heavy engineering, we now supply precision components to sectors including nuclear, defence, oil & gas, fluid handling, and power generation.

The business specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components such as drive train parts, valve and pump internals, and long-length precision shafts.

Essential Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Strong experience programming, setting, and operating CNC machines (Fanuc controls preferred)
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems
• Experience machining exotic materials (e.g. duplex, Inconel, Hastelloy, Monel)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with Doosan VMCs or horizontal machining centres
• Familiarity with twin pallet HMC systems
• Manual Guide programming
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g. OneCNC)
• 4th axis machining
• Background in valve and pump component manufacture
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, defence, oil & gas, etc.)
• Proficiency with Office 365 and ERP systems

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and overtime rates
• Company bonus scheme*
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Corporate workwear provided
• Flexible working options**

* Subject to company performance and criteria
** Based on business needs

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