CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer (Citizen or Star)

Colpa Precision Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-precision component manufacturer seeks an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer to join their Watford team. The role involves setting and programming Citizen or Star machines for aerospace components, focusing on quality and detail in a supportive environment. Competitive salary and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Overtime available (paid at time and a half)

Annual performance-related bonus

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Early finish every Friday

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting/programming CNC sliding head lathes (Citizen or Star).
• Ability to work to tight tolerances in metals including exotic alloys.
• Strong commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Set and program CNC sliding head lathes for precision batch production.
• Perform inspections and quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with the production team to optimize machine performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer (Citizen or Star)

Location: Watford, WD24 7XG
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Overtime + Bonus!
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-13:00

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Overtime available (paid at time and a half)
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Early finish every Friday
• Stable, long-term permanent employment
• Opportunities for development within a growing business

About Us

Join a well-established and respected high-precision component manufacturer, supplying top-tier parts for the aerospace industry. With a focus on quality, innovation and small to medium batch production, we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, advanced machinery, and supportive team culture.

We are now looking to strengthen our CNC team with an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer to work on Citizen or Star machines, producing intricate and precise components for mission-critical applications.

The Role

This is a hands-on role involving the setting, programming and operating of sliding head CNC lathes to manufacture small to medium batch components. You will be working to tight aerospace tolerances and with a range of high-specification materials including stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and titanium.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and program Citizen or Star sliding head lathes for precision batch production.
• Read, interpret and work to complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform first-off inspections and quality checks to ensure component accuracy.
• Work on prototype and repeat batch work in line with production schedules.
• Collaborate with the production team to troubleshoot, optimise and maintain machine performance.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow health & safety guidelines.

About You

• Proven experience in setting and programming CNC sliding head lathes (Citizen or Star).
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with various metals, including exotic alloys.
• Capable of reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ideally, you will have completed an engineering apprenticeship; however, relevant experience will be considered equally valuable.

If you're an experienced CNC Sliding Head Setter / Programmer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking, quality-driven engineering business, we'd love to hear from you!

No agencies please.