At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC sliding head lathes to produce precision components.
- Company: Established precision engineering manufacturer in Fareham with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable environment, and varied high-spec work.
- Other info: Permanent day shift role with excellent career stability.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and work on exciting projects in aerospace and defence.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC sliding head turning and confidence on Fanuc controls.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
A well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Fareham is looking to add skilled CNC Sliding Head Turner Setter/Operators to its machining team, following continued growth. The company produces high-specification precision components for the aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and oil & gas sectors with small-batch, tight-tolerance, high-variety work.
The role:
- Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes
- Citizen experience highly desirable
- Working on Fanuc controls to tight tolerances, right first time
- Bar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materials
- First-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment
- Tooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the run
We're looking for someone with:
- Proven CNC sliding head (Swiss-type) turning experience; Citizen highly preferred
- Confidence on Fanuc controls
- Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances
- A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing
- Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience
In return:
- Permanent role, day shift
- Competitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience)
- Established, growing business with high-quality, varied work
- Stable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sector
- Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Whiteley and surrounding areas.
Please note: applicants must be able to satisfy the compliance and eligibility checks required for this site.
Cnc Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator in Hampshire employer: ABS Talent
Join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Fareham, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-specification components for critical sectors such as aerospace and defence. With a focus on employee growth and a stable, long-term environment, the company offers competitive salaries and a commitment to quality work, making it an excellent employer for skilled CNC Sliding Head Turner Setter/Operators seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
