CNC Sliding Head Setter

Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day week

Excellent rates of pay

Onsite parking

Training and support

Monthly pay

Overtime available

Job summary

Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd in Keighley is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator to set and run Star Sliding Head CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, producing high‑precision batch work from small runs to larger production.

You will read engineering drawings, use micrometers and gauges, and work with a range of materials including stainless steel and brass. Training is provided for those with Fanuc experience, and there is a supportive team with ongoing pay reviews.

Qualifications

• Reads engineering drawings to verify features and tolerances.
• Uses micrometers, verniers and gauges to check work accurately.
• Produces quality work with attention to detail and takes initiative.
• Programming experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Star Sliding Head CNC lathes with Fanuc controls to produce high‑precision batches.
• Read and interpret production drawings, adjust setups, and optimise cycle times.
• Maintain quality through measurement checks and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Initiative

Programming (advantage)

Tools

Star Sliding Head machines

Fanuc controls

Micrometers

Verniers

Job description

CNC Sliding Head Setter / Operator (Star / Fanuc)

4 Day Week | Excellent Rates of Pay | Modern Star Machines

Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd (YPEL) is a well-established subcontract precision engineering company based in Keighley. We manufacture high precision turned and milled components for customers in industries including Medical, Oil & Gas, Space, Brewing, Hydraulics and General Engineering.

We're looking for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Operator to join our Star Sliding Head section.

The Role

You’ll be setting and operating Star Sliding Head CNC lathes with Fanuc controls, producing high precision batch work ranging from around 50-off through to larger production runs.

The work is varied, using a wide range of materials including stainless steels, brass, aluminium, plastics and exotic alloys.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC lathes.
• Sliding Head experience is preferred, but we will consider people with any Turning or Fanuc experience as Training is provided.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Confident using measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Someone who takes pride in producing quality work and can work on their own initiative.
• Programming experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

What we offer

• Excellent rates of pay depending on experience.
• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday).
• 40 hours per week – 7:00am to 5:30pm.
• 264 hours annual holiday.
• An extra 10 hours holiday after every 3 years' service.
• Modern Star Sliding Head machines.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Annual pay and performance reviews.
• Bright Exchange employee discount scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Monthly pay.
• Overtime available.