Cnc Turner
CV-LibraryDurham, County DurhampermanentPosted: 13 April 2026
Apply NowCNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Haas Turning) – Precision Engineering
A long-established precision engineering company with a strong reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness is seeking skilled CNC professionals to join its modern, well-equipped machine shop based in Durham.
Working Hours
Twin Shift Pattern:
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6:00am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 11:25pm (Monday–Thursday, alternating)
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6:00am – 12:00pm (Friday – early shift only)
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Average: 36.33 hours per week
Salary
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Programmers: £17 – £20 per hour (depending on experience) + 20% shift allowance
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Setter/Operators: £14 – £17 per hour
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Overtime available most weeks
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Flexible working hours supported
Holiday & Benefits
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Free life assurance
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4% contributory pension scheme
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Onsite parking
Role Requirements
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Time-served apprenticeship
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Minimum 5 years’ experience of billet work
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Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
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Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
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Experience setting and running Haas CNC turning centres
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Ability to work unsupervised
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Self-motivated
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Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
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Work safely at all times
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Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
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Complete check sheets as quality records
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Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
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Prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
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Create/update setup sheets as required
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Appropriate use of PPE
Essential Skills
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Proven history of working within a busy subcontract machine shop environment
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Self-motivated
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Flexible
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations
A long-established precision engineering company with a strong reputation for customer excellence and responsiveness is seeking skilled CNC professionals to join its modern, well-equipped machine shop based in Durham.
Working Hours
Twin Shift Pattern:
*
6:00am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 11:25pm (Monday–Thursday, alternating)
*
6:00am – 12:00pm (Friday – early shift only)
*
Average: 36.33 hours per week
Salary
*
Programmers: £17 – £20 per hour (depending on experience) + 20% shift allowance
*
Setter/Operators: £14 – £17 per hour
*
Overtime available most weeks
*
Flexible working hours supported
Holiday & Benefits
*
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
*
Free life assurance
*
4% contributory pension scheme
*
Onsite parking
Role Requirements
*
Time-served apprenticeship
*
Minimum 5 years’ experience of billet work
*
Must be competent at programming/editing NC programs
*
Ability to read and follow aerospace protocols and achieve/maintain high levels of quality
*
Experience setting and running Haas CNC turning centres
*
Ability to work unsupervised
*
Self-motivated
*
Must be well organised
Role Responsibilities
*
Work safely at all times
*
Ensure all parts produced meet drawing requirements
*
Complete check sheets as quality records
*
Complete OEE sheets to aid continuous improvement
*
Prevent Foreign Object Debris (FOD) contamination
*
Create/update setup sheets as required
*
Appropriate use of PPE
Essential Skills
*
Proven history of working within a busy subcontract machine shop environment
*
Self-motivated
*
Flexible
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the core of operations