CNC Lathe Setter Operator – 4-Day Week & Generous Benefits

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Life Cover: 2x Annual Salary

Pension: Employer’s & Employee’s

Competitive bonus scheme

Generous holiday 5 weeks

Medical insurance

Employee benefits portal

Social club

Job summary

CIRCOR International in Uxbridge, UK, is seeking a CNC Lathe Setter Operator to set up and run turning centres and contribute to high-precision manufacturing.

You will load programs, read drawings, measure parts, and maintain tooling and machine condition in a 4‑day week environment with emphasis on safety and quality. Experience with Fanuc controls and an engineering apprenticeship is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating and setting CNC turning centres and CNC lathes.
• Understanding of precision measurement and inspection techniques.
• CNC programming knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Turning Centres.
• Load CNC programmes, set tool offsets and datums, verify machine readiness.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and process docs.
• Install and maintain cutting tools and select tooling.
• Manufacture components to tight tolerances with various materials.
• Perform precision measurement and inspection.
• Edit programmes and adjust tooling as required.
• Monitor machine performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain 5S and a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

CNC turning centres operation

Fanuc controls

Precision measurement

CNC programming (advantage)

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

CIRCOR International in Uxbridge, UK, is seeking a CNC Lathe Setter Operator to set up and run turning centres and contribute to high-precision manufacturing.

You will load programs, read drawings, measure parts, and maintain tooling and machine condition in a 4‑day week environment with emphasis on safety and quality. Experience with Fanuc controls and an engineering apprenticeship is preferred.