Cnc Lathe Setter Operator
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom • Posted June 11, 2026
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted:
June 11, 2026
Category:
architecture-and-engineering
Application Deadline:
July 21, 2026
Role Description
CNC Lathe Setter/Operator
Permanent
Days – 4 day week – 6am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday
Northampton
The Role
We are looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Setter / Operator to join a busy and growing precision engineering environment.
You will be working within a CNC lathe department alongside a supportive team including Team Leader, Senior Setter, Setters and Operators. You will also work closely with Inspection, Milling, Welding and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow and high quality output.
This is a hands-on role focused on setting, proving out and optimising Fanuc controlled Doosan CNC lathes to ensure safe accurate and efficient manufacture of precision engineered components.
Key Responsibilities
* Set CNC lathe machines ready for production in line with drawings route cards and job requirements including correct oils and coolant
* Set tooling and work holding including chuck collet and fixture se...
Permanent
Days – 4 day week – 6am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday
Northampton
The Role
We are looking for a skilled CNC Lathe Setter / Operator to join a busy and growing precision engineering environment.
You will be working within a CNC lathe department alongside a supportive team including Team Leader, Senior Setter, Setters and Operators. You will also work closely with Inspection, Milling, Welding and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow and high quality output.
This is a hands-on role focused on setting, proving out and optimising Fanuc controlled Doosan CNC lathes to ensure safe accurate and efficient manufacture of precision engineered components.
Key Responsibilities
* Set CNC lathe machines ready for production in line with drawings route cards and job requirements including correct oils and coolant
* Set tooling and work holding including chuck collet and fixture se...
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