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CNC Lathe Setter​/Operator; Nights

Job in Wednesbury, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70, England, UK
Listing for: Starting Point Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14 - 16 GBP Hourly GBP 14.00 16.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Lathe Setter/Operator (Nights)
Location: Wednesbury

Job description, work day and responsibilities

Overview:
We are currently seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join our team on the night shift. The ideal candidate will have expertise in operating CNC machinery and producing high-quality components. This is a full-time position based in Wednesbury.
The CNC Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating Fanuc controlled lathes. We manufacture a variety of 1 off, small, medium and large batch work to tight tolerances and to strict quality standards.
Hours of work:
46 hours per week working Monday - Thursday 6pm - 6am.
Overtime available on the weekends & bank holidays with premium rates.
Benefits:

  • 26 days holiday (to book freely) plus 8 bank holidays
  • Confidential Employment Assistance Programme available to all colleagues
  • Death in Service
  • Free Parking
  • Free hot drinks
  • Canteen on site
Salary:
  • Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
  • £3 night shift allowance per hour will be additional
Responsibilities:
  • Programming, Setting and operating CNC machinery.
  • Able to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
  • Carrying out first off inspections using handheld gauges, micrometers and verniers and other measuring equipment to ensure component meets required specifications.
  • Uploading and editing to the machines using Fanuc controls
  • Set, adjust and change the tools.
  • Fit jaws to the chuck
  • Working with a variety of exotic materials (materials mainly consist of Inconel, Super Duplex, 6 60)
  • Working to tight tolerances
  • Producing high volume batch work
  • General CNC machine set up and trouble shooting
  • Meet/exceed Quality standards
  • Adhere to company health, safety and environmental standards
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities
Qualifications:
  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a C grade pass in Maths and English.
  • NVQ or Equivalent in Mechanical Engineering advantageous but not essential
Experience:
  • Detailed understanding of engineering drawing, tooling selection, work holding & cutting strategy
  • Must possess a good understanding of general machining practices.
  • A minimum of 2 years CNC Programming, Setting, Operating experience is essential.
  • Experience of working on small batch work an advantage
  • You will have been responsible for the quality of your own work involving complex components
  • Experience with Fanuc controls is essential
  • Experience machining a range of hard metals to close tolerances.
  • Experience of using CAD CAM and Solidworks
Requirements:
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative
  • High level of honesty and integrity
  • Good level of interpersonal skills
  • Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Attention to detail
Join our team and be part of a dynamic work environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Apply now to take the next step in your career!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • No weekends
  • Overtime
Application question(s):
  • Do you have previous experience working in a fasteners company?
  • Do you have experience working with Fanuc controls?
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
  • CNC programming: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:

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