CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator – Aerospace & Automotive

Optical Precision; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Optical Precision in Dunstable is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head, Setter, Operator to set and run Citizen/Star machines and produce high-precision components for aerospace and automotive sectors.

You will read engineering drawings, maintain tight tolerances for one-off and small-batch work, and operate in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role offers overtime and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC Sliding Head machines (Citizen or Star).
• Experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC Sliding Head machines (Citizen or Star).
• Machine to tight tolerances for one-off and small-batch parts.
• Produce components from various general engineering and exotic materials.

Skills

CNC Sliding Head setup

Engineering drawings

Job description

Optical Precision in Dunstable is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head, Setter, Operator to set and run Citizen/Star machines and produce high-precision components for aerospace and automotive sectors.

You will read engineering drawings, maintain tight tolerances for one-off and small-batch work, and operate in a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role offers overtime and benefits.