CNC Sliding Head Operator/Setter

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Operator for a reputable precision engineering company in Redditch. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with CNC sliding head lathes and a strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems. You will operate machines on the afternoon shift, ensuring quality through routine checks and addressing tooling changes efficiently. Competitive hourly rates and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent opportunity

Clean, modern workshop

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating CNC sliding head lathes.
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc control systems.
• High attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Comfortable with manual inspection techniques and tool changes.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC sliding head machines on the afternoon shift.
• Working confidently with Fanuc control systems.
• Performing routine offset and insert changes.
• Loading material and performing quality checks.

Skills

Experience operating CNC sliding head lathes

Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems

Attention to detail and quality focus

Manual inspection techniques

Tools

Hanwha

Star

Tornos

Citizen

Job description

Overview

CNC Operator (Sliding Head) – Location: Redditch
Shift: Afternoons 5 shifts, start times 12:00 or 14:00 with 20:00 or 22:00 finishes
Salary: £28,392
Industry: Precision Engineering

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business within the precision engineering industry for an experienced CNC Operator to join their team on the afternoon shift. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled operator with sliding head experience and a strong working knowledge of Fanuc controls to become part of a growing, forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC sliding head machines on the afternoon shift
• Working confidently with Fanuc control systems
• Performing routine offset and insert changes to maintain setup accuracy
• Loading material and carrying out regular quality checks using standard gauges
• Supporting basic setups, with the advantage of being able to set independently

Beneficial experience

• Changing milling cutters, drills, and taps
• Using shadowgraph and non-digital bore mics
• Using micrometres, verniers, and other manual measuring tools for ongoing inspection

Key Machinery Experience

• Hanwha
• Star
• Tornos
• Citizen

All machines are equipped with milling capability, so familiarity with live tooling and multi-axis operations is highly desirable.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience operating CNC sliding head lathes
• Strong working knowledge of Fanuc control systems
• High attention to detail and focus on quality
• Comfortable with manual inspection techniques and tool changes
• Able to work independently and maintain consistent output on an afternoon shift

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent opportunity with a reputable and growing company
• Clean, modern, and well-equipped workshop
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and progression

If you would like to apply for the role of CNC Operator then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 10.10.25. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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