CNC Auto Lathe Setter / Programmer

TBS Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TBS Precision Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe technician to set up and program CNC Auto Lathe machines for high-precision work in Penang, Malaysia. You will read engineering drawings, choose tooling, and optimize machining parameters to ensure first-piece quality and ongoing production efficiency.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lathe experience, can work independently or as part of a team, and are capable of troubleshooting tool and dimensional issues while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in CNC Auto Lathe setting and programming.
• Able to independently set up machines and modify/create CNC programs.
• Good knowledge of cutting tools, inserts and machining parameters.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience in precision machining is preferred.
• Experience with automatic lathe / sliding head / Swiss-type machines is an advantage.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Auto Lathe machines for precision machining.
• Create, edit and optimize CNC programs according to engineering drawings.
• Perform machine setup, tooling selection, tool offset adjustment and parameter setting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select suitable cutting tools, inserts and machining conditions.
• Perform first-piece inspection and make necessary machine/program adjustments.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling and dimensional issues.
• Monitor machine performance and production output.

Skills

CNC Auto Lathe setup

CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Job description

Set up and operate CNC Auto Lathe machines for precision machining.

Create, edit and optimize CNC programs according to engineering drawings.

Perform machine setup, tooling selection, tool offset adjustment and parameter setting.

Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

Select suitable cutting tools, inserts and machining conditions.

Perform first-piece inspection and make necessary machine/program adjustments.

Troubleshoot machining, tooling and dimensional issues.

Ensure machined parts meet required quality and dimensional specifications.

Monitor machine performance and production output.

Maintain proper housekeeping and follow company safety and quality procedures.

Requirements:

Hands-on experience in CNC Auto Lathe setting and programming.

Able to independently set up machines and modify/create CNC programs.

Good knowledge of cutting tools, inserts and machining parameters.

Able to read and understand engineering drawings.

Experience in precision machining is preferred.

Experience with automatic lathe / sliding head / Swiss-type machines is an advantage.

Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Engineering & Project Management Services 51-100 employees

Founded in 1992, TBS Precision Engineering is a leading precision machining specialist in Penang, Malaysia. Certified ISO 9001 since 2006, we are committed to quality and continuous improvement. With 30+ years of expertise, we specialize in CNC Milling and Turning of metal and plastic components.

Founded in 1992, TBS Precision Engineering is a leading precision machining specialist in Penang, Malaysia. Certified ISO 9001 since 2006, we are committed to quality and continuous improvement. With 30+ years of expertise, we specialize in CNC Milling and Turning of metal and plastic components.