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HR GO Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Machine Setter / CNC Lathe Operator to join a growing precision engineering team in Southend-on-Sea. You will set and operate CNC lathes, read drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances with first-off inspections.

The role requires careful tool setting, offsets, and machine adjustments, plus a strong focus on quality and safety. Overtime opportunities and ongoing training are available in a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and quality standards.
• Experience with CNC programming or editing programs.
• Multi-axis machining experience.
• Apprenticeship or engineering qualification.
• Experience working in aerospace, automotive, medical, defence, or precision manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes and associated machinery.
• Producing precision engineered components to customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Tool setting, offsets, and machine adjustments.
• Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Monitoring machine performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Working in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring equipment (verniers, microms

Tolerances & quality standards

CNC programming/editing

Multi-axis machining

Apprenticeship/engineering qual

Aerospace/Automotive/Defence/Precision

Independent + team work

Education

Apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Tools

Miyano controls

Doosan Puma

Star Machines

Haas

Mazak

Siemens controls

Job description

Machine Setter / CNC Lathe Operator / High Precision Components

Location: Southend - on - Sea, Essex

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing precision engineering company supplying high-quality machined components to a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced

Machine Setters, CNC Lathe Operators, and Skilled Precision Engineering Staff to join their shop floor production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled engineers who take pride in producing precision components to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes and associated machinery.
• Producing precision engineered components to customer specifications and engineering drawings.
• Tool setting, offsets, and machine adjustments.
• Conducting first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Monitoring machine performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Working in accordance with company health and safety procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC lathes within a precision engineering environment. ESSENTIAL
• Batch sizes range from 200 - 100,000
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers, and gauges. 1mm to 65 mm diameter.
• Strong understanding of tolerances and quality standards.
• Knowledge of Multi-Axis Turning Sliding & Fixed, Axis Miyano Models, Doosan Puma, Star Machines, Haas, Mazak or Siemens controls would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with CNC programming or editing programs.
• Multi-axis machining experience.
• Apprenticeship or engineering qualification.
• Experience working within aerospace, automotive, medical, defence, or precision manufacturing sectors.
• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable, long-term employment within a growing business.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Career progression opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

You will be a highly motivated precision engineer / Sub-contractor experience with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to consistently produce high quality components in a fast paced manufacturing environment.