CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator — Sliding Head, Day Shift, Early Friday Finish

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

Job summary

Tap Zenn in Birmingham is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer, Setter and Operator to join a precision engineering team. You will program, set and operate CNC sliding head machines, read engineering drawings and select tooling to manufacture precision components across several industries.

The role offers a stable, full-time position with days-based hours (Mon-Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm) and on-site training in a modern facility. Overtime opportunities and development prospects are available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Online programming of CNC sliding head machines.
• 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 industries.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure specifications are met.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and production efficiency.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC turning

CNC setting

Reading drawings

Tooling knowledge

Offsets

Precision machining

Positive attitude

Programming development

Tools

Fanuc controls

Job description

Tap Zenn in Birmingham is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer, Setter and Operator to join a precision engineering team. You will program, set and operate CNC sliding head machines, read engineering drawings and select tooling to manufacture precision components across several industries.

The role offers a stable, full-time position with days-based hours (Mon-Thu 7am–4pm, Fri 7am–12pm) and on-site training in a modern facility. Overtime opportunities and development prospects are available.