CNC Lathe Operator & Setter - Growth, Training & Overtime

Owen Daniels; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

4% potential annual bonus

Holiday entitlement 4+ weeks + bank

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator / Setter in Bridgwater to support a busy manufacturing team. The role covers operating CNC lathes, changing programs and tools, and performing first-off checks across two machines. You will read drawings, ensure quality, and progress to more complex work with training.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CNC turning experience, can operate independently, and understands offsets and tooling; Fanuc experience is preferred, Mazak/Heidenhain also considered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC turning experience essential.
• Able to operate CNC machinery independently.
• Setting experience / understanding of offsets and tooling.
• Fanuc experience preferred; Mazak/Heidenhain considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathes across multiple machines.
• Change programs, tools and adjust offsets.
• Carry out basic setting and first-off checks.
• Work across two machines simultaneously.

Skills

CNC turning

Multi-machine operation

Setting and offsets

Fanuc control experience

Tools

Mazak

Heidenhain

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a CNC Lathe Operator / Setter in Bridgwater to support a busy manufacturing team. The role covers operating CNC lathes, changing programs and tools, and performing first-off checks across two machines. You will read drawings, ensure quality, and progress to more complex work with training.

The ideal candidate has hands-on CNC turning experience, can operate independently, and understands offsets and tooling; Fanuc experience is preferred, Mazak/Heidenhain also considered.