CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer
Location:Watford
Salary:£40,000 £50,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Bonus
Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent
Hours:MondayThursday 08:0017:00, Friday 08:0013:00
Join a respected precision engineering company supplying high-quality components to the aerospace industry. With a focus on craftsmanship, small to medium batch production, and advanced machinery, the company offers a stable and rewarding environment for skilled CNC professionals.
We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer to join our clients team. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong experience on Citizen or Star machines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Program, set, and operate sliding head CNC lathes (Citizen or Star)
* Manufacture precision components to tight aerospace tolerances
* Read and interpret complex engineering drawings
* Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
* Work with a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, titanium, and brass
* Collaborate with production team to optimise machining processes
* Ensure safe and clean working practices are maintained
What they Offer:
* Salary £40,000 £50,000 depending on experience
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Annual performance-based bonus
* Company pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Early finish every Friday
* Long-term job security and development opportunities
About You:
* Proven experience programming and setting CNC sliding head lathes (Citizen or Star)
* Confident working with various materials and tight tolerances
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality
* Engineering apprenticeship preferred but not essential
Apply Now
If youre a skilled CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer ready for your next challenge, apply today to join a growing, forward-thinking engineering business.
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