Ernest Gordon Recruitment
CNC Setter / Operator (Lathes)
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CNC Setter / Operator (Lathes)
£32,000 - £38,000 (OTE £40,000+) + Company Benefits + Overtime + Days Based + Early Friday Finish
Redditch
Are you a CNC Setter / Operator looking to work for a well-established company with plenty of overtime and an early finish on a Friday?
Established in the early 1990s, this specialist precision engineering manufacturer designs and manufactures bespoke gears, sprockets, splines, pulleys and gearbox components for customers across a wide range of industries. Specialising in one-off, prototype and production work, the company combines CNC machining, gear cutting and reverse engineering to deliver high-quality transmission components for OEM, maintenance and replacement applications.
In this permanent days-based role, you'll set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture high-precision gears and transmission components from engineering drawings. Working on a mix of one-off, prototype and production work, you'll ensure components meet strict quality standards while maintaining efficient production. The role is Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm and Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm, with regular overtime available.
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The Role:
- Set and operate CNC lathes to manufacture precision gears and transmission components.
- Produce one-off, prototype and production parts from engineering drawings.
- Carry out machine set-ups, tool changes and quality inspections.
- Ensure components are manufactured to tight tolerances and high quality standards.
- Work Monday to Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm, with regular overtime available.
Requirements:
- CNC Setter / Operator, CNC Turner or CNC Machinist.
- Experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
- Commutable to Redditch.
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CNC, Setter, Operator, Turner, Lathe Operator, Precision, Engineering, Gear, Cutting, Gears, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Studley, Alcester, Droitwich, Birmingham, Worcestershire
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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