Date Posted: 16th September 2025
Pay: Up To £16.00p per hour (Based on experience)
CRONITE CASTINGS LIMITED
Job Title: CNC Lathe Setter Operator
39 HOURS A WEEK:
MON – WED 07:30 – 16:30
THURS – 07:30 – 16:00
FRIDAY – 07:30 – 13:00
REPORTS TO:
Machine Shop Supervisor
CNC Lathe Setter
Cronite Castings Ltd is part of an International Foundry business set in the heart of the small town of Crewkerne. We are professional, customer-centric, collaborative and our goal is to continue to be the world leader in heat treatment furnace equipment.
Cronite Castings in Crewkerne has been a successful foundry business for over 100 years. We are currently looking for CNC machine setters to support our busy Machine Shop on day shift.
We are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe Setter who will be responsible for setting and operating 2 and 3 axis lathes, producing small to medium batches.
Responsibilities:
· Set and operate CNC Lathes. Programming experience is advantage but not essential
* Inspect finished parts using various measuring instruments and conduct 1st off inspections on other machines
* Confidence in adjusting machine settings with minimal supervision
* Maintain tooling, replace inserts as needed
* Complete deburring operations as described
* Perform basic machine maintenance
* Operating overhead cranes – training will be provided
Requirements and Skills:
* Minimum 2 years previous experience operating CNC Lathes using Fanuc controls
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
* Understanding technical drawings
* Adherence to health and safety regulations
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Job description is not exhaustive. The company expects employees to be flexible in their approach and undertake reasonable extra duties that may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 39 per week
Schedule: Day Shift
Additional pay:
· Quarterly profit related bonus
Benefits:
· Company clothing provided
· Company pension
· On-site parking
· Sick pay
· Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days
Schedule:
· Day shift
· Monday to Friday
· Overtime potential
Work authorisation:
· United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Crewkerne
Reference ID: CNC Operator 2025
Application method
· Email
Require CV
· Yes
Application updates
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Application deadline
· 30th September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Somerset TA18 7YA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Somerset TA18 7YA (required)
Work Location: In person