Cnc Turner

Job Title:

CNC Turner Programmer - Siemens Controls

Location:

Halifax
Salary: ?18.30/hr (Day Shift) + Shift Premiums

Shifts:

2-week rotating shift pattern:

Early

Shift: 06:00 - 13:30 (Mon-Fri) - +17% shift premium
Night

Shift: 21:00 - 06:00 (Mon-Thurs) - +30% shift premium

About the Role:

We're looking for a skilled CNC Turner Programmer to join our client's precision engineering team in Halifax. You'll be working on live tooling CNC lathes, machining components between 300mm and 1.5m in size.
While experience with Siemens controls is preferred, we're open to candidates with experience on other control systems - your overall CNC turning experience is the most important factor.
Manual turning skills are also a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines (Siemens or similar controls)
Use live tooling to machine precision components to tight tolerances
Interpret technical drawings and work to engineering specifications
Select tooling, speeds, and feeds for different materials and jobs
Inspect parts to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality
Perform basic machine maintenance and keep work area safe and clean
Troubleshoot and report any issues as they arise
Support production targets by working efficiently and collaboratively

Pay & Benefits:

£18.30/hr base (Day Shift)
Shift premiums:
+17% for Early Shift
+30% for Night Shift
Quarterly attendance bonus: £300
Machine bonus: £0.03/hr (on selected machines)
Overtime:
Paid up to 150 hrs at average rate
Company pension scheme
Free workwear
30 days holiday per year (includes Christmas shutdown)

What We're Looking For:

Time-served CNC Turner with strong programming and setting experience
Ideally experienced with Siemens controls, but other CNC control systems considered
Skilled with live tooling lathes
Comfortable reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Manual turning experience is desirable
Flexible, reliable, and shift-ready
High attention to detail and team-focused mindset

What Next?

If you have the experience and this sounds like the right fit, site visits are encouraged so you can meet the team and see the workshop first-hand.
Contact Antony Brunn on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) arrange a visit or for more information.

Immediate starts available!

About Us:

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.

Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.

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