CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator (Nights)
£42,000 – 49,000 – £55,00 – £62,000 + Company Benefits + Overtime + Bonus + 4 Night Working Week
Stoke on Trent
Are you a CNC Setter/Operator with a background in Sliding Head Lathes, looking to join an established company working within a tight-knit, experienced team producing unique equipment, while being provided with a host of company benefits and a 4-night working week?
Established in the 1980s, this precision engineering specialist supplies high-quality machined components into the aerospace, medical and Formula One sectors. The company focuses on complex, tight-tolerance parts, offering advanced CNC machining, small to medium batch production and prototype development. Working with high-performance and safety-critical industries, they support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
In this role, you will set up, operate and manage STAR sliding head lathes. You’ll carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks, ensuring all parts meet standards and technical drawings. You’ll select and optimise tooling, adjust offsets and machining parameters, and troubleshoot any issues to maintain quality and production flow. This role is based in Stoke-on-Trent shifts 6:00PM – 3:35AM with over available until 6:00AM.
This role would suit a CNC Machinist with a background in Sliding Head CNC Machines looking for a stable nights based role.
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Reference: BBBH20652
Keywords: CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, Sliding Head, CNC Programming, CNC, Manufacturing, Stoke, Staffordshire, Crewe
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