CNC Operator

Acorn-By-Synergie; Buckfastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking an experienced CNC machinist to join an established South Devon precision engineering business. The role focuses on sliding-head/Swiss-type machines, including Star and Citizen equipment, with Fanuc controls.

You will program, set and operate CNC sliding-head lathes, read drawings, and ensure tight tolerances while maintaining high production standards. This permanent position offers long-term career development and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machines.
• Familiar with Star SJ10 or SW12 and Citizen machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and maintain tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machinery.
• Working with Star and Citizen machines.
• Programming using Fanuc controls.
• Producing precision, fine-tolerance components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high production standards.
• Working with small-diameter/fine-tube components.
• Supporting efficient production and maintaining machine performance.

Skills

CNC machining

Fanuc controls

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Electronics background beneficial

Tools

Star SJ10/SW12

Citizen machinery

Fanuc controls programming

Job description

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP55000 per annum

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of an established precision engineering business in South Devon for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner, Programmer, Setter and Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience working on Star and Citizen sliding-head machinery who is looking for a long-term, permanent position within a specialist manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

Company pension.

On-site parking.

Opportunity to work within a highly specialised precision engineering environment.

Long-term career opportunity with an established employer.

Key Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machinery.

Working with Star and Citizen machines.

Programming using Fanuc controls.

Producing precision, fine-tolerance components.

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high production standards.

Working with small-diameter/fine-tube components.

Supporting efficient production and maintaining machine performance.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced CNC machinist with a strong background in sliding-head/Swiss-type machining.

You should have:

Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machines.

Experience with Star SJ10 and/or SW12 machines.

Experience with Citizen machinery.

Good knowledge of Fanuc controls.

The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.

The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

A methodical approach to quality and precision.

Experience within electronics, opto-electronics, or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be advantageous.