CNC Sliding Head Machinist

CV-Library • North Watford, Hertfordshire • 1w ago

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: