CNC Lathe Programmer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Coventry is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Online Programmer Setter Operator. The role involves programming and operating CNC lathes using FANUC controls, ensuring high-quality precision-engineered components. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in CNC operations and a keen attention to detail. The position offers a salary up to £42,000 per annum with career progression opportunities and benefits including free parking and pension.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Central location

Free Parking

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Lathe Programmer with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality components.
• Excellent technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes.
• Selecting appropriate tooling and optimizing machining parameters.
• Ensuring high-quality output through careful measurement and inspection.

Skills

FANUC controls

Experience with Doosan machines

Reading engineering drawings

Programming online using FANUC

Tools

ONECNC software

Job description

The Role

Responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes to produce precision-engineered components according to technical drawings and specifications. The role involves selecting appropriate tooling, optimizing machining parameters, and ensuring high-quality output through careful measurement and inspection. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and experience with CNC controls such as Fanuc or Siemens are essential for maintaining efficiency and accuracy in production.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer with a strong background in setting and operating Doosan machines and programming directly at the controls using FANUC systems. They possess excellent technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to produce high-quality, precision-engineered components. Experience with ONECNC software would be highly beneficial, but it is not essential for this role.

Essential

• FANUC controls and Doosan experience
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to program online using FANUC

Benefits

• Career progression opportunities so would suit someone hungry to develop
• Central location
• Free Parking
• Pension

Job Details

Job Title: CNC Lathe Online Programmer Setter Operator
Location: Commutable from Coventry, Rugby, Nuneaton, Hinckley
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday Dayshift

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please call Optima at (phone number removed) or email (url removed)