Lathe Setter-Operator

BOSS MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSS MANPOWER PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a skilled CNC lathe operator to join our manufacturing team. You will read engineering drawings, set up machines, run simple CNC programs, and monitor the turning process to ensure quality.

This role requires 3 years of hands-on experience, willingness to work night and split shifts, overtime, and weekends when production schedules demand it. You must handle measuring instruments and uphold safety and 5S standards on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on CNC lathe operation experience.
• Able to read engineering drawings and set up machines.
• Capable of tool setting, simple program modification, and using measuring tools.
• Willing to work shifts, overtime, night and split shifts.
• Follow safety rules and 5S on-site management.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays as required.
• Regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and perform simple edits for CNC lathe programs, install fixtures, and set up the machine according to engineering drawings.
• Load and unload workpieces, complete tool-setting, conduct metal turning, and monitor the whole machining process.
• Inspect workpiece dimensions with calipers, micrometres, and adjust machining parameters when necessary.
• Replace cutting tools, identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions to keep equipment running.
• Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance for the CNC lathe, and complete equipment maintenance logs.
• Follow the daily production plan and finish parts manufacturing tasks with guaranteed quality.
• Accurately fill in production and inspection records.
• Comply with workshop safety regulations and 5S on-site management requirements.

Skills

CNC Lathe Operations

Reading Engineering Drawings

Machine Setup

Tool Setting

Simple Program Modification

Measuring Instruments

Quality Consciousness

Safety Compliance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometres

Torque Wrench

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. 1. Retrieve and perform simple edits for CNC lathe programs, install fixtures, and set up the machine according to engineering drawings.
2. 2. Load and unload workpieces, complete tool‑setting, conduct metal turning, and monitor the whole machining process.
3. 3. Inspect workpiece dimensions with callipers, micrometres, and adjust machining parameters when necessary.
4. 4. Replace cutting tools, identify and resolve basic machine malfunctions to keep equipment running.
5. 5. Carry out routine cleaning and maintenance for the CNC lathe, and complete equipment maintenance logs.
6. 6. Follow the daily production plan and finish parts manufacturing tasks with guaranteed quality.
7. 7. Accurately fill in production and inspection records.
8. 8. Comply with workshop safety regulations and 5S on‑site management requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on working experience as a CNC lathe operator, able to read engineering drawings.
• Proficient in machine set‑up, tool setting, simple program modification, and use of measuring instruments.
• Willing to work shift work, stand for long periods, and work overtime to meet production schedules.
• Practical knowledge of metal cutting processes, basic troubleshooting skills, careful and detail‑oriented.
• Follow site instructions and comply with workplace safety rules.
• Willingness to work night shift and split shift.
• Needs to work on weekends & public holidays
• We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.