CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator - Fanuc (Sliding Head)

Tap Zenn; Greet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Early Friday finish

Overtime opportunities

Modern facilities

Training & development

Family-run environment

Job summary

Tap Zenn is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator for a Birmingham-based role. You will program, set and operate CNC sliding head machines, using Fanuc controls, and read engineering drawings to manufacture precision components.

The position offers a permanent, full-time on-site role with a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for overtime, training, and development in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• This role requires proven CNC programmer/setter/operator experience.
• Experience with Fanuc control systems is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and set tooling.

Responsibilities

• Program online CNC sliding head machines.
• Set and operate sliding head CNC machinery.
• Select tooling and set machine offsets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for components.
• Manufacture a range of precision components across materials.
• Maintain quality and production efficiency; perform checks.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting

CNC operation

Fanuc control

Reading drawings

Tooling knowledge

Quality awareness

Willingness to develop

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator - Fanuc (Sliding Head)

Location: Birmingham, B11

Salary: £15-£18 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-12pm

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer, Setter and Operator looking for your next opportunity with an established and growing precision engineering business?

We are recruiting for a well-established, family-run manufacturing company based in Birmingham, specialising in the production of high-quality precision-engineered components.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business offering modern machinery, varied engineering projects, good working conditions and opportunities to develop your technical skills.

About the Company

Our client is an established precision engineering business operating from a modern, refurbished 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Birmingham.

They specialise in manufacturing precision-turned metal components for a wide range of industries and sectors, using advanced CNC machinery, including sliding head and fixed head machines.

Working with a variety of materials, including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, steel and plastics, the business produces a diverse range of components to meet specific customer requirements.

As a family-run business, they pride themselves on providing a stable working environment, supporting their employees and investing in training and development.

The Role

As a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC sliding head machines.

Your duties will include:

• Online programming of CNC sliding head machines.
• Working with Fanuc control systems.
• Setting and operating CNC sliding head machinery.
• Selecting and changing tooling and setting machine offsets.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing a varied range of precision components.
• Working with different materials across various industries.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet required specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and production efficiency.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a CNC Programmer, Setter and Operator.
• Experience within CNC turning.
• Sliding head machine experience, preferably.
• Fanuc control experience.
• The ability to programme, set and operate CNC machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of tooling, offsets and precision machining.
• A positive attitude and willingness to develop your skills.

Candidates with strong CNC setting and operating experience who are looking to develop their programming skills may also be considered.

What's on Offer?

• £17-£19 per hour, depending on experience.
• Permanent, stable employment.
• Days-based working hours.
• Early finish every Friday at 12pm.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing facilities.
• Varied and interesting engineering work.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Supportive, family-run working environment.

Working Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 7am-4pm.
• Friday: 7am-12pm.