CNC Lathe Pro: Programmer, Setter & Operator

Streamline Search; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 48,216,000 - 60,614,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pattern

Company pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setter Operator to join its manufacturing team in the Midlands. You will program, set, and run CNC lathes to meet production targets and maintain high quality while maximising machine utilisation.

We offer a rotating shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm), £17-£21 per hour DOE, a company pension, and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Applicants should read engineering drawings and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes.
• NVQ or C&G in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Setting & Programming.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, operate, and monitor CNC lathes to meet production targets.
• Ensure machines run efficiently with minimal downtime.
• Carry out tool changes and ensure smooth production flow.
• Produce and gain approval for first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Support new product introduction by manufacturing prototype and development parts.
• Maintain real-time production records using the Mietrak MRP system.
• Monitor tooling levels and request replacements to avoid disruption to production.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and a safe, organised work area (5S).
• Liaise with warehouse and FLT teams for timely movement of finished goods.
• Communicate issues, risks, and improvements to the Team Leader.
• Support, guide, and assist other operators, including training new starters.
• Ensure machines are correctly set and running with clear shift handovers.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks within capability as required by the Team Leader.

Skills

CNC lathe programming

CNC setter

CNC operation

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ or C&G in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Setting & Programming

Tools

Haas controls

Dugard VMC

Job description

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setter Operator to join its manufacturing team in the Midlands. You will program, set, and run CNC lathes to meet production targets and maintain high quality while maximising machine utilisation.

We offer a rotating shift pattern (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm), £17-£21 per hour DOE, a company pension, and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. Applicants should read engineering drawings and contribute to continuous improvement.