CNC Sliding Head Turner (Citizen / Star / Tornos)
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: From £38,000 per annum + overtime (potential earnings up to £60,000)
Bonus: 10% sign-on bonus + company-wide bonus scheme
Shifts: Day and night shifts available with shift premiums
Sector: Precision Engineering / Aerospace / Medical / Advanced Manufacturing
The Opportunity
We are recruiting experienced CNC Sliding Head Turners to join a state-of-the-art precision engineering facility producing high-spec, tight tolerance components used within aerospace, medical and advanced manufacturing sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, high investment environment equipped with advanced CNC machinery, robotics and automated systems.
The business offers strong earning potential through overtime, bonus incentives and long-term career progression within a quality-driven engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Programming, setting and operating Sliding Head CNC lathes
* Machine setup including tooling, fixtures, guide bushes and offsets
* Editing and optimising CNC programs (G-code and/or CAM)
* Producing high precision components to tight tolerances
* First-off inspection and in-process quality checks
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings including GD&T
* Troubleshooting machining issues and improving cycle efficiency
* Maintaining quality standards within ISO regulated environments
* Ensuring components meet dimensional and surface finish specifications
* Working with materials including stainless steel, titanium and aluminium
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a CNC Sliding Head Turner
* Experience working with machines such as Citizen, Star, Tornos or similar
* Strong understanding of precision machining principles
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience working to tight tolerances
* Strong attention to detail and quality standards
* Ability to work independently and as part of a skilled team
Why Apply?
* Brand new precision engineering facility
* Significant investment in technology and advanced CNC machinery
* Opportunity to work on complex high-value components
* Excellent earning potential through overtime
* 10% sign-on bonus available
* Company bonus scheme
* Modern, clean working environment
* Long-term career development opportunities
* Fixed Day, Afternoon and night shift options available
If you are an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner looking to join a forward-thinking engineering business offering strong earning potential and career progression, we would be keen to speak with you