Full-time

CNC Sliding Head Lathe Programmer Operator-1365

Posted by Thorlabs • Ely, England, United Kingdom

📍 Ely, England 🕒 January 30, 2026

About the Role

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…

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

· 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

· Optimise existing programs and troubleshoot production issues...

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