CNC Sliding Head Turner: Programmer/Operator with Progression

HR GO Recruitment; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training/development support

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner for a hands-on, end-to-end role. You will program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head lathe, taking ownership from prove-out through production with a focus on right-first-time quality.

You will optimise programs, improve cycle times and carry out in-process inspection to ensure parts meet drawing standards. A strong background in GD&T, tool wear management and maintaining 5S in a precision shop is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sliding Head / Swiss-type CNC Turner (programming + setting + operating).
• Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances (GD&T awareness beneficial).
• Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering/Machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head CNC lathe, including prove-outs and first-off approvals.
• Edit/optimise CNC programs at the machine (ISO/G-code) to improve efficiency and tool life.
• Complete full set-ups: tooling, offsets, workholding, guide bush selection, bar feed setup and tool touch-offs.
• Produce components to drawing/spec, meeting quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Carry out in-process inspection using micrometers, verniers, bore gauges and complete QC/SPC records.
• Identify and resolve machining issues (surface finish, chatter, tool wear, dimensional drift).
• Support basic maintenance, fault finding and machine care.
• Maintain 5S/housekeeping standards and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Sliding Head CNC

Programming & setting

Reading drawings

GD&T awareness

Tool knowledge

Inspection skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering/Machining

Tools

CAM software

Inspection tools

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner for a hands-on, end-to-end role. You will program, set and operate a Citizen sliding-head lathe, taking ownership from prove-out through production with a focus on right-first-time quality.

You will optimise programs, improve cycle times and carry out in-process inspection to ensure parts meet drawing standards. A strong background in GD&T, tool wear management and maintaining 5S in a precision shop is essential.