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Elite Consultancy Network

£50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum

Full Time, Permanent

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Ref V52103331

Posted 17 days ago

£50,000 - £65,000 Per Annum

Full Time, Permanent

Lichfield, Staffordshire

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Posted 5 days ago

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How many Lathe Setter jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 2 Lathe Setter jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Lathe Setter do?

Tasks required include:

  • Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate method, sequence of operations and machine setting.
  • Selects and fixes work-holding devices and appropriate cutting, shaping, grinding and/or forming tools.
  • Sets machine controls for rotation speeds, depth of cut and stroke, and adjusts machine table, stops and guides.
  • Operates automatic or manual controls to feed tool to workpiece or vice versa and checks accuracy of machining.
  • Repositions workpiece, changes tools and resets machine as necessary during production run.
  • Instructs operators on the safe and correct method of operation of the machine.
What are the entry requirements for a Lathe Setter?

There are no formal academic requirements although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Engineering apprenticeships, BTEC and City and Guilds qualifications are available together with on-the-job training. NVQs/ SVQs at Level 2 and 3 are available.