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Permanent

Cnc Turner Setter Operator

S & D Trade Recruitment Ltd
Standish
money-bag £15.95 - £16/hour Overtime, Pension, 33 days holiday
Posted: 21 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 20 November 2026
Ref: 225749245

We are recruiting for a CNC Turner / Setter Operator to join an established manufacturing business based in Standish, Wigan.

This is a hands on role within a busy Engineering and Manufacturing environment, setting and operating single spindle CNC turning machines, including bar fed and chucking machines. You will be producing precision components from engineering drawings, working accurately to specified dimensions and tolerances across a variety of materials.

The role would suit an experienced CNC Turner who can confidently set their own machines, select tooling and work holding, prove out programmes and carry out their own component inspection throughout production.

Salary: -16.00 per hour / -31,616 per annum. Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm and Friday 7:30am to 11:30am. Overtime: Available Monday to Friday, paid at time and a half (-24.00 per hour).

CNC Turner / Setter Operator Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and operate single spindle CNC turning machines, including bar fed and chucking machines.
  • Carry out first off and in process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings, working to specified dimensions and tolerances.
  • Select and set tooling, fixtures and work holding equipment to suit individual machining requirements.
  • Load and prove out CNC programmes before production.
  • Monitor component accuracy and make tooling or machine offset adjustments where required.
  • Complete production and quality documentation in line with ISO 9001 procedures.

CNC Turner / Setter Operator Requirements:

  • Previous experience setting and operating single spindle CNC turning machines.
  • Practical experience working with bar fed and chucking machines.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Good knowledge of tooling, fixtures, work holding and machine offsets.
  • Competent using micrometers, verniers and bore gauges for first off and in process inspection.
  • Fanuc control experience would be advantageous.
  • Experience machining exotic alloys, aluminium, stainless steels and steels would be advantageous.
  • Accurate and methodical approach with strong attention to component quality.

CNC Turner / Setter Operator Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Christmas shutdown.
  • Pension.
  • Training opportunities.

This CNC Turner / Setter Operator position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment-operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Please apply with your up to date CV and call Shelley in the office

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