At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and set sliding head CNC machines to produce precision components.
- Company: Established precision engineering business in Staffordshire with a modern workshop.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free on-site parking, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a busy, collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and enhance your engineering expertise while working nights.
- Qualifications: Experience with sliding head machines and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 51000 - 58000 £ per year.
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Precision Engineering
Shift: Nights 6am-6pm 3 days a week
Salary: £51,000 - £58,000
Client Overview: Our client is a well-established precision engineering business based in Staffordshire, supplying high quality machined components to a range of industries. They operate a busy, modern workshop environment and are looking to add an experienced Sliding Head Operator to work nights.
Role Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and ideally setting sliding head CNC machines, producing small to medium precision components from engineering drawings. You will be expected to maintain high quality standards, carry out inspection checks, and ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate sliding head CNC machines.
- Set machines where required, including tooling changes and offsets.
- Work from engineering drawings and job specifications.
- Produce precision-machined components to tight tolerances.
- Carry out first-off and in-process inspection checks.
- Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, gauges and callipers.
- Monitor machine performance and make adjustments where needed.
- Check finished parts for quality and accuracy.
- Keep work areas clean, safe and organised.
- Work closely with the wider production and inspection teams.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Sliding Head Operator or Sliding Head Setter Operator.
- Experience with sliding head machines such as Star, Citizen, Tornos, Hanwha or similar.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Confident using precision measuring equipment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Able to work to tight tolerances.
- Good understanding of tooling, offsets, feeds and speeds.
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
Desirable:
- Experience setting sliding head machines.
- Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls experience.
- Experience editing programs at the machine.
- Previous background within subcontract precision engineering.
- Experience machining small, complex components.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience: Sliding head operator: 1 year (required)
Sliding Head Setter Programmer in London employer: Rokholt Recruitment Limited
Join a leading precision engineering company in Larkhall, where your skills as a CNC Turner will be valued and nurtured. With a commitment to modern manufacturing and a focus on quality, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and an annual bonus. This is not just a job; it's a chance to be part of a reputable team dedicated to excellence in engineering.
Contact Details:
Rokholt Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
