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CNC Sliding Head Setter, watford, hertfordshire
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Client:
Urus Recruitment
Location:
watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
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Job Description:
CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer
Location: Watford
Salary: £40,000 £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Bonus!
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:0017:00, Friday 08:0013:00
Whats on Offer?
Overtime available (paid at time and a half)
Annual performance-related bonus
Company pension
Free on-site parking
Early finish every Friday
Opportunities for development within a growing business
About the Company
Join a well-established and respected high-precision component manufacturer, supplying top-tier parts for the aerospace industry. With a focus on quality, innovation and small to medium batch production, they pride themselves on craftsmanship, advanced machinery, and supportive team culture.
They are now looking to strengthen their CNC team with an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer to work on Citizen or Star machines, producing intricate and precise components for mission-critical applications.
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.
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.
About You
Proven experience in setting and programming CNC sliding head lathes (Citizen or Star).
Ability to work to tight tolerances with various metals, including exotic alloys.
Capable of reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
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.
If youre an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking, quality-driven engineering business, apply now !!
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