CNC Lathe Setter/Operator — Programmer Optional + OT

bright-search ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

bright-search ltd in Standish, near Wigan, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setter/Operator to join an established engineering company. The role involves setting and operating CNC lathes, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring quality from first part to last.

Pay starts at £14.13 per hour for setters/operators, with £17.00 per hour for programmers. Fully programming CNC lathes from drawings may qualify you for the higher rate.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Able to set machines yourself not simply load and operate.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Fanuc experience preferred.
• Programming experience is not essential, but programmers will receive the higher rate.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes from engineering drawings.
• Program CNC lathes where needed to achieve higher rate.
• Monitor machine performance and quality during runs.

Skills

CNC lathe setup

CNC lathe operation

CNC programming

Engineering drawings

Fanuc experience

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

bright-search ltd in Standish, near Wigan, is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Setter/Operator to join an established engineering company. The role involves setting and operating CNC lathes, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring quality from first part to last.

Pay starts at £14.13 per hour for setters/operators, with £17.00 per hour for programmers. Fully programming CNC lathes from drawings may qualify you for the higher rate.