CNC Setter Operator - Sliding Head

Recruitment Agency · Omega; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly company performance bonus

25 days holiday per year

Pension contribution up to 6%

2 x Salary Life assurance

Full company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

PPE provided

Induction training programme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Canteen with tea & coffee

Overtime available

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, is seeking a CNC Setter Operator (Sliding Head) to join a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility. You will set, prove out and run multi‑axis machines using Mazatrol (Smooth) and Fanuc controls, producing tight tolerance components to drawings.

The role offers days and twilight shifts, a competitive salary up to £37,000 per year, and a range of benefits including a company bonus, pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Mazatrol control systems (Smooth) and Fanuc controls.
• Experience on multi‑spindle or sliding head machines (Mazak/Star).
• Proven ability to manufacture to tight tolerances and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components to drawings using multi‑axis machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Prove out and inspect own first off components.
• Conduct stage inspections and ensure parts meet specs.
• Organise materials and tooling for drawing requirements.
• Conduct quality inspection on own work.
• Liaise with management to maximise efficiency of machine tools.

Skills

Mazatrol control

Fanuc controls

Mazatrol Smooth

Precision measuring equipment

Reading drawings

Deadline compliance

Tools

Mazatrol (Smooth)

Fanuc

Mazak/Star sliding head machines

Job description

Role: Setter Operator - Sliding Head

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Shift: Full-time Permanent Dayshift & twilight shifts available

Salary - Up to £37,000 per annum

A great opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business located in a state of the art facility in Tewkesbury. They are looking for a skilled CNC machinist (Setter Operator level) with experience of sliding head lathes to supplement their team in a role that has arisen through growth.

Key Responsibilities - CNC Setter Operator

CNC Setter-Operator

The CNC Setter-Operator will run, set and operate multi-axis CNC machines with Mazatrol (Smooth) and Fanuc controls. They will be responsible for setting, initial prove-out and running machines to produce components to drawing. They will be working on technical products with tight tolerances and strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture of components to supplied drawings, setting and operating multi-axis machining centres.
• Read, interpret and understand engineering drawings, standards, geometrical tolerances and surface finishes.
• Ability to prove out and inspect own first off components.
• Conduct stage inspections of detailed machined components.
• Work to tolerances and dimensions of drawings.
• Organise materials and tooling for drawing requirements.
• Conduct quality inspection on own work.
• Liaise with the management and production engineers to maximise the efficient running of the machine tools.

Skills and Experience required:

• Experience in using Mazatrol control system (Smooth preferred) and/or Fanuc systems.
• Experience using multi spindle or sliding head machine tools (Mazak or Star preferred).
• Manufacturing experience within a precision environment.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Proficient working to deadlines and tolerances.
• Experienced working in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride in work.
• Good attention to detail.

What we can offer - CNC Setter Operator

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Monthly company performance bonus
• 25 days holiday per year (after three yrs service) in addition to all bank holidays.
• Up to 6% Pension contribution.
• 2 x Salary Life assurance.
• Full company sick pay
• Company EAP
• Fully funded PPE.
• Full induction training programme.
• Continuous job training and improvement.
• Career development and growth mentoring.
• 8.00 to 5.00 Mon-Thurs and early finish Friday
• Overtime available.
• Canteen with free tea and coffee.
• Internal career progression.
• Further education opportunities.

Candidates who are currently a CNC Grinder, CNC Miller, CNC Turner, CNC Operator or Manufacturing engineer may be suitable for this position