CNC Lathe Setter/Operator - 4-Day Week & Great Benefits

Hale Hamilton Valves Ltd.; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: Employer’s & Employee’s

Employer-only option salary exchange

Generous holiday: 5 weeks

Medical insurance

Culture calendar

Birthday lunch monthly

Employee benefits portal

Active social club

Job summary

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Global Navy Division, invites applications for a CNC Lathe Setter Operator at our Uxbridge site in the Greater London area. You will set up and operate CNC Turning Centres, load programmes, read drawings and ensure tight tolerances on diverse materials.

We seek engineers with an apprenticeship or equivalent, extensive CNC turning/lathes experience (Fanuc), and strong measurement/inspection skills.

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.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, GD&T requirements, and process documentation.

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

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Precision measurement

Machining adjustments

CNC programming (adv.)

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Hale Hamilton (Valves) Limited, part of CIRCOR’s Global Navy Division, invites applications for a CNC Lathe Setter Operator at our Uxbridge site in the Greater London area. You will set up and operate CNC Turning Centres, load programmes, read drawings and ensure tight tolerances on diverse materials.

We seek engineers with an apprenticeship or equivalent, extensive CNC turning/lathes experience (Fanuc), and strong measurement/inspection skills.