CNC Turner (Lathe) Programmer Setter Operator
Optima UK · Coventry, England ·
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 specificatio...