CNC Sliding Head Setter
Location: Birmingham
Pay Rate: £16 – £18 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent A well-established and forward-thinking precision engineering business is currently seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer to join their modern and growing manufacturing facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist looking to further develop their career within a company that invests heavily in both its people and its technology. You will be working on Fanuc control Star and Citizen sliding head lathes, producing high-quality precision components for the aerospace, defence, and other high-performance industries. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC sliding head machines, working from technical drawings, and using a range of gauging and inspection equipment to ensure components meet tight tolerances and strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities:
- Programming, setting, and operating CNC sliding head lathes
- Working on Star and Citizen machines with Fanuc controls
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings accurately
- Using inspection and gauging equipment to ensure precision and quality
- Producing components to tight tolerances in line with customer requirements
- Supporting continuous improvement within the machining department
- Proven experience as a CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer
- Experience working on Star and/or Citizen sliding head lathes
- Strong understanding of Fanuc control systems
- Ability to program, set, and operate independently
- Confident working from engineering drawings and using inspection tools
- Competitive pay: £16 – £18 per hour (DOE)
- Opportunity to work with modern CNC machining technology
- Strong focus on quality systems and metrology
- Ongoing investment in training, people development, and long-term career growth
- Supportive, team-focused working environment within a growing business
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