CNC Lathe Setter/Programmer

JR United Kingdom; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a competent CNC Lathe Setter/Programmer to ensure the seamless production of quality components. The successful candidate will execute complex machining tasks on various HAAS equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. A commitment to lean methodologies and effective communication skills will be essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Canteen facility

Life Assurance

Bike rack

Company pension scheme

22 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Qualifications

• Min 3 years experience in equivalent role.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing machine shop required.
• Familiarity with quality control standards and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Setting, programming, and operating HAAS machines.
• Working to tight tolerances and manufacturing to customer drawings.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Lean manufacturing techniques

Organizational skills

Education

Apprentice or formal training in machining or mechanical engineering

Tools

HAAS Machines

CAM

Job description

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Wath Group

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Posted:

15.07.2025

Expiry Date:

29.08.2025

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Job Description:

Due to continued growth and increasing workload, we require a competent CNC Operator/Programmer to join our team.

The role is critical in maintaining the seamless production of components that meet exacting standards. The applicant will be expected to multitask by setting and operating multiple machines, ensuring tooling and inspection records are meticulously maintained

Primary Machines:HAAS Lathe Y-Axis with Live Tooling (DS30Y & ST40)

Secondary Machines (Provide Support): HAAS Mills (EC400, VF4SS & UMC1000SS)

Standard Hours:8am- 5pm Mon to Thurs // 8am- 1pm Fri.

Hours of Work per Week: 39 Hrs

Salary:Up to £18.50 per hour (Experience Dependent)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setting, Programming and Operating HAAS Machines.
• Working to tight tolerances.
• Manufacture to customer drawings.
• OTIF Completion of works orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area. (Applying 5S & COSHH)
• Carry out PM Checks for all tools and relevant equipment.
• Update and implementation of job setup sheets.
• Collaboration directly with both the production manager and quality team, investigating production and machine problems and implementing solutions.
• Enthusiastic and demonstrate a can-do attitude to work.
• Min 3 Years Experience in equivalent role.
• Experienced working in a fast-paced manufacturing machine shop.
• Proven to be an effective communicator.
• Commitment to lean manufacturing techniques
• Able to work efficiently within the team whilst working with autonomy under minimal supervision as work requires.
• Experience with CAM.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to think methodically,accuracy, with attention to detail and a drive for quality.

Due to continued growth and increasing workload, we require a competent CNC Operator/Programmer to join our team.

The role is critical in maintaining the seamless production of components that meet exacting standards. The applicant will be expected to multitask by setting and operating multiple machines, ensuring tooling and inspection records are meticulously maintained

Primary Machines:HAAS Lathe Y-Axis with Live Tooling (DS30Y & ST40)

Secondary Machines (Provide Support): HAAS Mills (EC400, VF4SS & UMC1000SS)

Standard Hours:8am- 5pm Mon to Thurs // 8am- 1pm Fri.

Hours of Work per Week: 39 Hrs

Salary:Up to £18.50 per hour (Experience Dependent)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Setting, Programming and Operating HAAS Machines.
• Working to tight tolerances.
• Manufacture to customer drawings.
• OTIF Completion of works orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area. (Applying 5S & COSHH)
• Carry out PM Checks for all tools and relevant equipment.
• Update and implementation of job setup sheets.
• Collaboration directly with both the production manager and quality team, investigating production and machine problems and implementing solutions.

Applicant Requirements:

• Enthusiastic and demonstrate a can-do attitude to work.
• Min 3 Years Experience in equivalent role.
• Experienced working in a fast-paced manufacturing machine shop.
• Proven to be an effective communicator.
• Commitment to lean manufacturing techniques
• Able to work efficiently within the team whilst working with autonomy under minimal supervision as work requires.
• Experience with CAM.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to think methodically,accuracy, with attention to detail and a drive for quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Apprentice or formal training in machining or mechanical engineering
• Experience with multi-axis and live tooling
• Familiarity with quality control standards and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMMs)
• Experience in Lean or ISO-certified environment

BENEFITS:

• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Canteen facility
• Life Assurance
• Bike rack
• Company pension scheme
  
• 22 days annual holiday plus statutory bank holidays

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