CNC Lathe Setter/Operator — Precision Machining (4D Week)

Mansell Recruitment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Training and development opportunities

Long-term opportunity in manufacturing

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setter/Operator for a well-established engineering environment in Northampton. You will set up, prove out and optimise CNC lathes, ensuring machines are prepared and running efficiently to produce high-precision components.

Responsibilities include tooling changes, offset adjustments, reading drawings, performing in-process inspections and maintaining quality. The role offers a 4-day week and ongoing training within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience setting CNC turning machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient with in-process inspection using precision gauges.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set and prepare CNC turning machinery for production.
• Carry out tooling changes, tool setting and offset adjustments.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and production documentation.
• Ensure machines are correctly set and producing components to specification.
• Monitor machining processes and make adjustments where required.
• Carry out dimensional checks using standard inspection equipment.
• Identify tooling, machine or process issues and take appropriate action.
• Support production operators with technical and setting requirements.
• Replace tooling when required and maintain consistent machining performance.
• Help maintain production efficiency and minimise machine downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.
• Complete relevant production and quality records.
• Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues.
• Follow company procedures and all relevant health & safety requirements.

Skills

CNC turning

Read engineering drawings

Inspection with measuring equipment

Quality conscious

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setter/Operator for a well-established engineering environment in Northampton. You will set up, prove out and optimise CNC lathes, ensuring machines are prepared and running efficiently to produce high-precision components.

Responsibilities include tooling changes, offset adjustments, reading drawings, performing in-process inspections and maintaining quality. The role offers a 4-day week and ongoing training within a supportive team.