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Sliding Head Setter Programmer
We are working with a prestigious company who produce high quality precision machined components to meet our customer specifications. The components they manufacture are used in the Medical, Optical, Aerospace, Air-conditioning Food, Electronics and Telecommunications industries, plus many more they excellent reputation and work hard to maintain it.
Key skills required of the Sliding Head Setter Programmer:
- Must have proven experience in setting and programming CNC sliding head lathes
- Experience of Citizen or Star machines is required
- Ability to work to tight tolerances with various metals, including exotic alloys.
- Capable of reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
- Must have strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ideally, you will have completed an engineering apprenticeship; however, relevant experience will be considered equally valuable.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and program Citizen or Star sliding head lathes for precision batch production.
- Read, interpret and work to complex engineering drawings and specifications.
- Perform first-off inspections and quality checks to ensure component accuracy.
- Work on prototype and repeat batch work in line with production schedules.
- Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot, optimise and maintain machine performance.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow health & safety guidelines.
The Role
This is a hands-on role involving the setting, programming and operating of sliding head CNC lathes to manufacture small to medium batch components. You will be working to tight aerospace tolerances and with a range of high-specification materials including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and titanium.
The successful Sliding Head Setter Programmer will be rewarded with:
- Competitive salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
- Overtime available (paid at time and a half)
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Early finish every Friday
- Stable, long-term permanent employment
- Opportunities for development within a growing business
Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration.
