CNC Turner (Lathe) Programmer Setter Operator

Optima UK Inc Ltd

Coventry

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 45,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Day shift

Career progression

Specialist components

Programming skills

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coventry is seeking a skilled CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator to join our precision engineering team. You will programme, set and operate CNC lathes, primarily on small-batch, high-precision components, reading engineering drawings and applying tight tolerances.

You will work with Edgecam for offline programming and FANUC controls, taking ownership from programming through to inspection. A strong problem-solver with meticulous attention to detail will thrive here.

Qualifications

Strong CNC turning experience with ability to program, set and operate CNC lathes.
Experience reading complex engineering drawings and applying tight tolerances.
Proven capability in developing sub‑assemblies in small-batch production.

Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
Producing small-batch precision components.
Programming online at machine and offline.
Creating/modifying CNC programs for components and batches.
Using Edgecam for offline programming - essential.
Working with FANUC controls - essential.
Selecting tooling, workholding and cutting parameters.
Setting up machines and establishing datums/offsets.
Proving out programmes safely and efficiently.
First-off and in-process inspection.

Skills

CNC Turning

Programming CNC

Edgecam

FANUC controls

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Problem solving

Tools

Edgecam

FANUC controls

Job description

CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator

Location: Coventry

Commutable from: Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Rugby, Warwick, Hinckley, Leicester

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday - Friday, Days

Permanent Role | Days | Specialist Precision Engineering | Excellent Development Opportunities

About the Company

This is an established and highly regarded precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of complex, specialist components and precision tooling for demanding industrial sectors.

Working with challenging components and tight tolerances, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, technical expertise and high standards of workmanship.

The company offers a friendly and supportive working environment where skilled engineers are genuinely valued. For the right person, there is also the opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and confident CNC Turner Programmer Setter Operator to join the team.

This is not a straightforward production role. The company works predominantly on specialist, small-batch components, meaning you will be heavily involved in programming, setting and operating CNC lathes, with a significant amount of programming required both online at the machine and offline.

You will need to be an experienced engineer who is comfortable working from engineering drawings, understanding complex components and taking ownership of your work from programming through to finished inspection.

Key responsibilities include:

Programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
Producing specialist, small-batch precision components.
Programming both online at the machine and offline.
Creating and modifying CNC programmes to suit individual components and batch requirements.
Using Edgecam for offline programming - essential.
Working with FANUC controls - essential.
Selecting appropriate tooling, workholding and cutting parameters.
Setting machine tools and establishing datums and offsets.
Proving out programmes safely and efficiently.
Carrying out first-off and in-process inspection.
Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
Working to tight tolerances and maintaining consistently high standards of quality.
Troubleshooting machining issues and making programme or tooling adjustments where required.
Taking responsibility for producing components right first time.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced CNC Turner / CNC Lathe Programmer Setter Operator who is confident working with specialist components and small-batch production.

You will need to be someone who can think for themselves, solve problems and confidently programme and set machines, rather than simply operating established programmes.

Essential experience:

Strong CNC Turning / CNC Lathe experience.
Proven experience of programming, setting and operating CNC lathes.
Edgecam experience - essential.
FANUC controls experience - essential.
Experience working within a small-batch, high-precision engineering environment.
Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
Ability to work to tight tolerances.
A confident and methodical approach to machining specialist components.

The following would be advantageous:

Experience machining complex or highly specialist components.
Experience with a variety of CNC turning machinery.
Strong knowledge of tooling and cutting parameters.
Experience with offline programming and CAD/CAM systems.
An ambition to develop your technical skills and progress within a business.

Key Attributes

The company is looking for a confident, highly capable engineer who takes pride in their work.
Technically strong and confident in your own ability.
Comfortable working independently.
A good problem solver.
Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
Able to work from complex engineering drawings.
Proactive and willing to take ownership of your work.
Comfortable working on specialist, one-off and small-batch components.
Keen to develop and progress your career.

Benefits