At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and program CNC sliding head lathes for precision production.
- Company: Prestigious company known for high-quality precision machined components.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, performance bonuses, and pension.
- Other info: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays and opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and work with cutting-edge materials in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience with CNC sliding head lathes and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 20 - 20 £ per hour.
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
CNC Sliding Head Machinist employer: Quest Technical Ltd
Quest Technical Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Dunstable that fosters innovation and precision engineering. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside competitive pay and benefits, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals looking to advance their careers in the motorsport, aerospace, and medical sectors.
