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Shape the Future of Precision Engineering
Join a specialist manufacturer where your CNC turning expertise will create critical helical components that power industries worldwide. This isn't just another machining role – your work will be interesting - producing precision compressor rotor screws to exacting standards.
About Precision Components Ltd
Precision Components Ltd is a leading manufacturing of compressor rotor screws based in Rochdale. We specialise in the manufacture of high-quality, precision engineered helical components for various industries. We are seeking a Miller and a Turner.
What You'll Be Doing
As our CNC Setter-Operator for Turning operations or Milling operations, you'll set up and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components to rigorous quality standards.
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Set up and operate CNC turning machines with FANUC controls
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Interpret technical drawings and modify programmes to part specifications
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Select and install cutting tools, attachments, and fixtures
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Conduct quality control inspections using micrometers, gauges, and verniers
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Monitor operations and troubleshoot cutting conditions
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Perform routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance
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Collaborate with team members to optimise production processes
What We're Looking For
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Minimum three years' experience as time-served CNC Operator/Setter Turner on VMCs and HMCs
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FANUC experience and capable of setting machines for variety of components
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Experience producing complex components to very tight tolerances
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Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision
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Experience using inspection equipment - micrometers, gauges, verniers
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Qualified Advanced Modern Apprenticeship or recognised time-served certification
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Knowledge of metal cutting techniques and Lean principles
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Flexibility to work rotating shift pattern and overtime when required
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Knowledge of Doosan VMC/HMC would be advantageous
What We Offer
Salary: £17.75 - £18.62 per hour (plus premium overtime rates - overtime available)
Benefits: 6% employer-matched pension, 4x basic life assurance, 33 holidays per year increasing to 38 with service, Employee Assistance Programme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Service Recognition Scheme, Cash Health Plan and Gift at Christmas.
Hours: Two-week rotating shift pattern, 38-hour week – early finish on Friday:
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Week 1: Mon to Thurs: 5:45 till 14:05, Fri: 5:45 till 11:45
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Week 2: 14:05 till 22:20, Fri: 11:45 till 18:05
You may have experience in the following: CNC Operator, CNC Machine Operator, Miller, VMC Operator, HMC Operator, CNC Programmer, CNC Engineer, Machinist and CNC Setter
