CNC Lathe Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Contract: Permanent Our engineering client is seeking a skilled CNC Lathe Turner to join their precision manufacturing team. This role involves programming (preferred but not essential), setting and operating CNC lathes producing high-quality components in a range of specialist materials.Key Responsibilities
- Programming (where applicable), setting and operating CNC sliding-head and multi-axis fixed-head lathes
- Producing precision components from stainless steel, aluminium and exotic metals
- Machining bar diameters ranging from approximately 1mm to 200mm
- Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring strict quality standards
- Optimising machining processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Maintaining safe working practices and equipment care
- Proven CNC turning experience in a precision engineering environment
- Strong setting and operating capability; programming experience advantageous
- Familiarity with Fanuc controls highly desirable
- Experience working with a variety of metals including stainless steel, aluminium and exotic alloys
- Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances
- Reliable, detail-focused team player with good problem-solving skills
- Permanent, full-time weekday position (40 hours)
- Stable opportunity within a reputable engineering environment
- Varied technical work with modern CNC equipment
- Supportive team and opportunities for ongoing development