CNC Sliding Head Machinist in North Watford, Hertfordshire

Sliding Head Setter Programmer

We are working with a prestigious company who produce high quality precision machined components to meet our customer specifications.  The components they manufacture are used in the Medical, Optical, Aerospace, Air-conditioning Food, Electronics and Telecommunications industries, plus many more they excellent reputation and work hard to maintain it.

Key skills required of the Sliding Head Setter Programmer:

• Must have proven experience in setting and programming CNC sliding head lathes 
• Experience of Citizen or Star machines is required
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with various metals, including exotic alloys.
• Capable of reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Must have 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.

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.

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.

The successful Sliding Head Setter Programmer will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary: £40,000 – £50,000 DOE
• Overtime available (paid at time and a half)
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday
• Stable, long-term permanent employment
• Opportunities for development within a growing business

Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration.