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CNC Sliding head Turner - full time hours over 4 day week (every friday off) + relocating expenses!

Opportunity for a skilled CNC Turner programming, setting, and operating Star sliding head lathes making complex, high-precision components for the aerospace automotive and medical industries.

Your Responsibilities:

Program, set, and operate sliding head machinery.
Perform rapid changeovers and set up for short production runs.
Develop initial prototypes to confirm adherence to specifications.
Preparing machinery for lights out working.
Maintain precision within tight tolerances, ensuring that finished products comply with quality standards.
Understand and interpret technical drawings to manage quality control throughout the production process.What You Will Bring:

Proven experience in programming, setting, and operating sliding head machines (Star preference).
In-depth knowledge of precision engineering and the ability to read intricate technical drawings.
An eye for detail paired with effective problem-solving skills.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a team environment.What We Provide:

A generous holiday entitlement to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Access to a company pension scheme for future financial security.
A reward programme for attendance.
A comprehensive employee assistance programme focused on your well-being.Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate moving to this picturesque area of East Anglia.

This is a permanent position. HRGO are a recruitment agency specialising in UK manufacturing. You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply. We aim to respond to all applications

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