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Lead Sliding Head CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator – Star & Citizen Machines
Location: Dudley
Salary: £45,000-£51,000 per annum depending on experience
Reference: ASPLIV
Industry: Fasteners
Our client, a well-established precision engineering business based in Dudley, is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator to join their growing manufacturing team.
Responsibilities
- Setting and operating Star and Citizen Sliding Head CNC machines.
- Loading programs, tooling, and materials to ensure efficient production runs.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
- Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges, and shadowgraphs.
- Making offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and process capability.
- Monitoring machine performance and troubleshooting production issues to minimise downtime.
- Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine maintenance where required.
- Manufacturing components to tight tolerances and exact customer specifications.
- Recording production data, inspection results, and machine performance information accurately.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Working closely with programmers, engineers, quality personnel, and production supervisors to improve quality and efficiency.
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Requirements
- Previous experience setting and operating Star and/or Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and precision engineering practices.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections.
- Knowledge of tooling selection, tool life management, and machine optimisation techniques.
- Ability to identify and resolve machining and quality issues independently.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.
- Experience with Fanuc controls and programme edits would be advantageous.
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Desirable Experience:
- Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within aerospace, medical, automotive, oil & gas, or other precision engineering sectors.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Package Details:
- £45,000-£51,000 per annum
- 07:00-16:00 Monday to Thursday / 07:00-15:00 Friday
- Overtime x1.25 Weekdays / x2 Saturdays
- 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Company pension
To Contact Direct:
Daniel Barnett
Managing Consultant
0151 209 2050
daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk
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