CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator - Nights
Location: Wednesbury
Salary: £16.00 per hour + 33% Shift Allowance (£41,496 per annum)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
. Monday to Wednesday: 9:00pm - 6:30am
. Thursday: 9:00pm - 6:00am
(Permanent role - double day shift may be considered)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator to join a long-established engineering company in Wednesbury. Working with Citizen machines and Fanuc controls, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality components to precise tolerances, supporting industries such as automotive, rail, and motorway safety systems.
Key Responsibilities
. Set and operate CNC Sliding Head lathes (Citizen).
. Work with Fanuc controls to produce components to specification.
. Machine batches of 10,000+ parts across materials including stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium.
. Achieve tolerances between 0.1mm and 0.6mm, including surface grinding.
. Carry out first-off inspections and maintain quality standards throughout production.
. Monitor tooling and machine performance to ensure efficiency.
. Support continuous improvement and maintain a safe working environment.
Skills & Experience Required
. Previous experience as a CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator.
. Skilled with Fanuc controls.
. Experience with multi-axis turning will be considered.
. Ability to work to tight tolerances in batch production.
. Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
. Competitive salary + shift allowance (£41,496 per annum).
. Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution.
. 24 days holiday + bank holidays (4-5 fixed at Christmas).
. Stable, long-standing business with traditional values.
What next?
. Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
. If you would like to speak to someone regarding booking an interview then please contact Jacob Beard on 07876 831 580 for more information or send an email to jbeardweareworkforce.co.uk
. Immediate starts are available!
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