CNC Lathe Setter Operator

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Pension scheme

Salary exchange option

5 weeks holiday

Medical insurance

Social club

Birthday lunch

Benefits portal with discounts

Culture calendar

Job summary

CIRCOR International is seeking a CNC Lathe Setter Operator for our Uxbridge site in the Greater London area. The role focuses on setting up and operating CNC turning centres to produce tight tolerance components for our global markets.

Key responsibilities include reading drawings, loading programs, tool offsets, and maintaining tool readiness. You will ensure quality, safety, and continuous improvement within a 4-day week schedule and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Significant experience operating and setting CNC turning centres and CNC lathes (Fanuc controls).
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement, inspection and machining adjustments.
• CNC programming knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Turning Centres.
• Load CNC programmes, set tool offsets and datums, and verify machine readiness prior to production.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, GD&T requirements, and process documentation.
• Select, install and maintain cutting tools.
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances using a variety of materials.
• Proficiency in precision measurement and inspection techniques.
• Make programme edits, tooling adjustments and offset corrections as required.
• Monitor machine performance, identify issues and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and maintain quality standards.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment in line with 5S principles.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and company procedures.

Skills

CNC turning centers

CNC lathes (Fanuc)

Precision measurement

CNC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Quality & safety

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

CIRCOR International (NYSE - CIR) is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defence markets. The company has a product portfolio of market leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, Circor has facilities in USA, Germany, France, UK (incl. Hale Hamilton), China, Morocco, UAE, Malaysia and India, has approximate annual sales of $800 million, 3200 employees and serves 14000 customers across approximately 100 countries.

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Global Navy Division, is a leading manufacturer of pressure and flow control solutions for application on various Submarine and Surface Ship platforms and for applications in Industrial segments such as Renewable Energy, Industrial Gas and Power.

For our location in Uxbridge, in the Greater London area, we are looking for a CNC Lathe Setter Operator.

Your responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Turning Centres
• Load CNC programmes, set tool offsets and datums, and verify machine readiness prior to production
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, GD&T requirements, and process documentation
• Select, install and maintain cutting tools
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances using a variety of materials
• Proficiency in precision measurement and inspection techniques
• Make programme edits, tooling adjustments and offset corrections as required
• Monitor machine performance, identify issues and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and maintain quality standards
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment in line with 5S principles
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and company procedures
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification
• Significant experience operating and setting CNC turning centres and CNC lathes (Fanuc controls)
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement, inspection and machining adjustments
• CNC programming knowledge advantageous
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• 4 day working week with Fridays off (37,5 hours per week)
• Pension: Employer’s & Employee’s contribution
• Employer-only option salary exchange
• Generous holiday equivalent to 5 weeks holiday
• Medical insurance with an option to include as a payroll benefit
• A culture calendar to celebrate events
• Birthday lunch every month hosted by our Managing Director
• Employee benefits portal with discounts on many products
• Active social club - with regular events