CNC Sliding Head Lathe Programmer Operator-1365

Thorlabs

Full-time Other Production Occupations
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Location
Ely, England, United Kingdom
Posted
June 11, 2026

Job Description

What is the job?

As a CNC Sliding Head Lathe Programmer Operator, you will Support the Machine Shop operation to provide precision machined components for production and R&D use by setting up, programming, operating and maintaining CNC Sliding Head lathes

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday am – pm and Friday am – pm

Department: Engineering, Tables

Interview process: 2 stage process following shortlisting – First stage: 60 minute Teams interview

Second stage: OnSite 2 hour interview

What we would like you to do/ to see…

Β· To program, set up, load and machine components predominantly on Sliding Head lathes

Β· Using CAD/CAM software or by programming directly on the console, interpret engineering drawings to write programs that incorporate appropriate machining strategies to produce precision components to the required fit and finish

Β· Optimise existing programs and troubleshoot production issues...