CNC Lathe Programmer / Setter Operator (Day/Night)

Streamline Search Ltd.; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £17-£21 per hour (DOE)

Rotating shifts 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in the West Bromwich area seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setter Operator to join a manufacturing client focused on specialist metal components and assembly solutions.

You will program, set and run CNC lathes to meet production targets, ensuring efficient operation and high-quality outputs. You will monitor machining processes, perform tool changes, and conduct first-off and in-process checks while maintaining accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming, setting, and operating CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Competent in using engineering measuring equipment.
• NVQ or C&G in Mechanical Eng / CNC Setting & Programming (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Program, set, operate, and monitor CNC lathes to meet production targets.
• Minimise downtime and support breakdown resolution.
• Carry out job and tool changes to maintain flow.
• Produce first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Support new product development by manufacturing prototype parts.
• Maintain real-time production records using Mietrak MRP.

Skills

CNC programming

Tool setting

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment use

Forklift licence

Education

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

Tools

Haas VMC

Dugard VMC

Fanuc control

Forklift licence

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd. in the West Bromwich area seeks an experienced CNC Lathe Programmer / Setter Operator to join a manufacturing client focused on specialist metal components and assembly solutions.

You will program, set and run CNC lathes to meet production targets, ensuring efficient operation and high-quality outputs. You will monitor machining processes, perform tool changes, and conduct first-off and in-process checks while maintaining accurate production records.