CNC Programmer/Operator - Day Shift

Location: Blackburn (BB1 2JU)

Shift: Days - Mon-Thu 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-12:30 (39 hours)

Pay: Up to £20.00/hour DOE

Holidays:25 days per year

Overtime:x1.3 Mon-Fri, x1.5 Sat, x2 Sun

Pension:5% employee / 3% employer

Headcount: Hiring 2-3 on days

Company snapshot

Established subcontract engineering group with a wide mix of work. You'll see batches and one-offs across multiple industries, so on-machine programming is essential.

Role overview

Program at the machine from drawings, set and operate CNC machinery to deliver conforming parts efficiently. You'll own first-off, in-process checks and documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement on tooling and methods.

You'll work with

• Controls: Heidenhain, HAAS, Mazak, or FANUC (on-machine programming essential)



• Materials: varied, including alloys



• Work types: batch production and one-offs

Key responsibilities

• Program at the control from drawings; set and operate to spec



• Select tooling/workholding; optimise feeds, speeds and methods



• Produce first-off and in-process inspection; maintain tight tolerances



• Complete clear job records and handovers



• Support housekeeping, 5S and safe working practices

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship o