Overview
Reference
0000000679 Salary
£12.38 - £16/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Somerset -- Crewkerne Job Type
Permanent Posted
Friday, July 25, 2025
🛠️ CNC Lathe Setter Programmer – Crewkerne
📍 Location: Cronite Castings Ltd, Crewkerne 💼 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent 💰 Pay: £12.38 – £16.00 per hour (dependent on experience) ⏰ Hours: 39 per week (Day Shift with early finish Fridays) 🧠 Experience: Turning: 3 years (Preferred) 📋 Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (Required)
🌟 About Cronite Castings Ltd
With over a century of success, Cronite Castings Ltd is a global leader in heat treatment furnace equipment. Nestled in Crewkerne, we’re part of an international foundry group known for professionalism, customer-centric solutions, and collaboration.
Our workplace culture includes:
1. 🌍 International workforce
2. 🛡️ Safe and supportive environment
3. 🧘♂️ Relaxed atmosphere
4. 🎓 Hands-on training and development
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
We’re on the lookout for a talented CNC Lathe Setter or Programmer (2, 3 & 4 axis) to join our dynamic Machine Shop.
Your Responsibilities:
5. Set up and run NC & CNC lathes, milling machines, drills, and auxiliary machines
6. Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to guide setups
7. Programme machines using CAM software and optimise cutting paths
8. Ensure production accuracy using various measurement instruments
9. Adjust settings to maintain top quality and output
10. Conduct troubleshooting and regular machine maintenance
11. Uphold safety standards and collaborate with team members
🧩 What You’ll Bring
12. Strong grasp of manufacturing processes and safety protocols
13. Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and manuals
14. Familiarity with Fanuc controls (Preferred)
15. Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
16. Reliable teamwork and communication abilities
17. Physical resilience and strength
🎁 Perks and Benefits
18. 🕒 Schedule:
Mon–Wed: 7.30am–4.30pm
Thu: 7.30am–4.00pm
Fri: 7.30am–1.00pm
(30-minute unpaid lunch Mon–Thu)
19. 💸 Monthly pay (25th of each month)
20. ⏳ 3-month probation period
21. 🏖️ 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
22. 🛠️ Shutdown periods: 10 days in August, 4 days in December
23. 🍵 Vending card for 6 free drinks/day
24. 👕 Logo uniform (3 tops + 1 outer garment)
25. 🥽 Full PPE including footwear, helmet, overalls, gloves, ear & eye protection
26. 📚 I-Hasco training programme
27. 🧠 EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
28. 🩺 6 paid hours of medical appointments annually
29. 💷 Attendance bonus & Profit-related pay (after 6 months)
30. 👓 Eye test + safety glasses contribution (after 3 months)
31. 💉 Free flu jabs
32. 🎁 Bonus scheme & quarterly bonus
Allocation Number : INDEXE