CNC Setter/Operator – Lathes, Precision & Prototyping

The Best Connection; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting an Experienced CNC Setter / Operator in Watford to work on Doosan, Citizen and Star machines, producing components for various applications. This is a full-time role for the right candidate.

You will set sliding and fixed head lathes, read engineering drawings, perform first-off inspections, and contribute to prototype and batch work while maintaining safety and quality.

The company offers stable hours and a pay rate of £35k per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with various metals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Must come from engineering background.
• Setting & programming CNC lathes.

Responsibilities

• Set both sliding and fixed head lathes for precision batch production.
• Read, interpret and work to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform first-off inspections and quality checks to ensure component accuracy.
• Work on prototype and repeat batch work in line with production schedules.
• Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot, improve and maintain machine performance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow health & safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Tolerance to tight tolerances

Attention to detail

Engineering background

First-off inspection

Tools

CNC Lathes

Doosan

Citizen

Star

Job description

The Best Connection is recruiting an Experienced CNC Setter / Operator in Watford to work on Doosan, Citizen and Star machines, producing components for various applications. This is a full-time role for the right candidate.

You will set sliding and fixed head lathes, read engineering drawings, perform first-off inspections, and contribute to prototype and batch work while maintaining safety and quality.

The company offers stable hours and a pay rate of £35k per annum depending on experience.