Sliding Head Setter Programmer

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