CNC Sliding Head Programmer Setter

People Solutions; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday

Early Friday finish

26 days annual leave

Holiday entitlement increases after 3,

Holiday entitlement increases after 5

Holiday entitlement increases after 10

Stable engineering environment

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

People Solutions is recruiting an experienced CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter for our client in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on programming, setting and operating Citizen Cincom L32 sliding head lathes to produce precision components according to drawings and specs.

The position is permanent, day shifts, with a competitive salary and clear career progression in a stable engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC sliding head machining experience.
• Experience programming and setting sliding head lathes.
• Citizen Cincom experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating Citizen Cincom L32 sliding head lathes.
• Producing precision components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Setting tooling, offsets and machine parameters.
• Making programme adjustments to achieve required tolerances.
• Monitoring machining processes and component quality.
• Carrying out dimensional and quality checks.
• Troubleshooting machining and tooling issues.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, productivity, and safety.

Skills

CNC sliding head machining

Citizen Cincom experience

Reading engineering drawings

Problem solving

Tools

Citizen Cincom L32

Job description

CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter - Wolverhampton

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter to join our established engineering client based in Wolverhampton on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Citizen Cincom and sliding head machining experience looking for a permanent day-shift role with excellent holiday entitlement.

This role would particularly suit applicants with previous experience as a Sliding Head Programmer, CNC Sliding Head Setter or Precision Machinist.

Rates of Pay:

• £36,500 - £38,500 per annum, depending on experience

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm
• Day shifts only

Benefits:

Your benefits as a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter are:

• Permanent position
• Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday working
• Early Friday finish
• 26 days' annual leave
• Holiday entitlement increases after 3, 5 and 10 years
• Stable engineering environment
• Long-term career opportunity

Day-to-Day Duties:

As a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter, you will work:

• Programming, setting and operating Citizen Cincom L32 sliding head lathes
• Producing precision components to engineering drawings and specifications
• Setting tooling, offsets and machine parameters
• Making programme adjustments to achieve required tolerances
• Monitoring machining processes and component quality
• Carrying out dimensional and quality checks
• Troubleshooting machining and tooling issues
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, productivity, and safety

Essential Skills:

To be successful as a CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter, you will need:

• Previous CNC sliding head machining experience
• Experience programming and setting sliding head lathes
• Citizen Cincom experience is highly desirable
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes
• Ability to work to tight tolerances
• Good problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working within a precision engineering environment
• Experience producing high-volume precision components
• Experience working with Citizen Cincom machinery
• Additional CNC turning experience would be advantageous

Training:

• Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment