Centre Lathe Turner: Manual & CNC Machinist

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

33 days annual leave

Sick pay scheme

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in South Birmingham is seeking an experienced Centre Lathe Turner to join our team on a permanent basis. The role involves manual turning and CNC turning with programming, setting and operation responsibilities for producing specialist HSS tap and die blanks.

Candidates should read engineering drawings, meet tight tolerances, and handle low-volume, varied machining tasks. Flexible hours and a stable employer are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Centre Lathe Turner or similar machining role.
• Strong manual turning skills.
• Experience with CNC programming, setting and operating.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to precise tolerances.
• Flexible, quality-focused approach to machining varied components.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual centre lathe turning operations.
• Programme, set and operate CNC turning machines.
• Manufacture specialist HSS tap and die blanks to varying dimensions.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications to produce accurate components.
• Maintain high standards of quality and precision.
• Work independently and manage varied, low-volume machining tasks.

Skills

Centre lathe turning

Manual turning

CNC turning

CNC programming

Reading drawings

Tolerance to specs

Tools

CNC turning machines

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in South Birmingham is seeking an experienced Centre Lathe Turner to join our team on a permanent basis. The role involves manual turning and CNC turning with programming, setting and operation responsibilities for producing specialist HSS tap and die blanks.

Candidates should read engineering drawings, meet tight tolerances, and handle low-volume, varied machining tasks. Flexible hours and a stable employer are offered.