CNC Turner / Semi-CNC Combination Lathe Turner

Thomas ProfessionalWiganreedpublished 10/13/2026

About the company

Due to continued success and an increasing order book, we are looking to recruit an experienced CNC Turner / Semi-CNC Combination Lathe Turner to join our team.

Your tasks

As a Centre Lathe Turner / Semi-CNC Combination Lathe Turner, you will be responsible for producing precision-turned components to engineering drawings and maintaining consistently high standards of accuracy and quality.

environment

  • Work with manual centre lathes and large-capacity combination

Your main responsibilities will include

  • Producing precision-turned components to supplied engineering

drawings

  • Setting and operating manual centre lathes
  • Operating large-capacity CNC/manual combination lathes
  • Inspecting your own work to ensure components meet the required

specification

  • Selecting appropriate materials and machining methods
  • Working accurately and efficiently within a precision

engineering environment

  • Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality

Requirements

We are looking for an exceptional CNC Turner with significant experience working within a precision engineering environment, with proven experience in programming and setting CNC Lathes.

The Right Person We are looking for an experienced and skilled Centre Lathe Turner who can demonstrate:

  • Proven experience working within a precision engineering

environment

  • Strong experience operating manual centre lathes
  • Experience producing precision components to engineering

drawings

  • A good understanding of materials and machining methods
  • The ability to inspect and take responsibility for the quality

of your own work Experience with Gildemeister lathes and Heidenhain controls would be an advantage, although experience with similar machinery will also be considered. Training can be provided to the right candidate.

What we offer

  • Excellent salary, dependent on experience
  • Paid overtime readily available
  • Opportunity to work in a specialist precision engineering

CNC/manual lathes

  • Training available for the right candidate where required
  • A varied and technically challenging role
  • Join an established business with an increasing order book

How to apply

?If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

Other

Job TITLE : CNC Turner / Semi-CNC Combination Lathe Turner

Contract Type: Permanent

Location : Wigan

Salary: DOE

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.