CNC Sliding Head Setter

Interaction Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled machine operator to program, set, and operate Citizen and Star Sliding Head machinery in Rugby. The successful candidate will work in the aerospace industry producing precise components, requiring a strong understanding of NC programs and engineering drawings. The role offers a salary between £37,000 - £42,000 per annum and a range of benefits including training and onsite parking.

Benefits

Overtime available at 1.5x

28 days including bank holidays

Pension

Ongoing commitment to training

On-site parking

Clean working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in programming, setting, and/or operating sliding head machinery.
• Strong understanding of NC programs and engineering drawings.
• Apprentice trained with relevant qualifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Program, set, and operate Citizen and Star Sliding Head machinery.
• Produce components to tight tolerances from various materials.
• Carry out maintenance and record-keeping for machinery.

Skills

Programming and setting sliding head machinery

Understanding of NC programs

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ, HND, HNC or equivalent

Tools

Citizen machinery

STAR machinery

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Overview

Reference
0000004529

Salary
£37,000 - £42,000/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom -- England -- West Midlands -- Warwickshire -- Rugby

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
Friday, August 1, 2025

The Benefits:

• Overtime available at 1.5x
• 28 days including bank holidays
• Pension
• Ongoing commitment to training and progression
• On-site parking
• Clean working environment

The Role:

• Programming, setting and operating Citizen and Star Sliding Head machinery, using Fanuc controls, to produce components for the aerospace industry.
• Carry out the production of one-offs and small batches of components, working to extremely tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings to produce components using a variety of material.
• Produce precise components, working with an array of materials including metals and plastics.
• Carry out the TPM process for daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance. Ensuring all records are updated, all actions are recorded and reported.

The Requirements:

• Previous experience surrounding programming, setting and/or operating sliding head machinery (essential)
• Strong understanding of NC programs with the ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and schematics (essential)
• Previous experience working with Citizen and/or STAR machinery (advantageous)
• Apprentice Trained with relevant qualifications eg NVQ, HND, HNC etc (advantageous)
• High attention to detail and able to work to tight tolerances

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