CNC Turner - Setter, Operator, Programmer (Sliding Head)

JRS Associates LTD; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Job summary

JRS Associates Ltd. in Welwyn Garden City partners with a precision-engineering company to recruit a CNC Turner - Setter, Operator, Programmer (Sliding Head).

The role focuses on strong sliding head programming, setting and running small-to-medium batches in a clean, modern shop. Candidates must show experience with sliding head tooling, read engineering drawings, and perform quality checks with verniers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter with precision engineering background.
• Star Sliding Head experience preferred; other brands considered.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings and set up tooling.

Responsibilities

• Program from scratch for sliding head machines and set up tooling.
• Run small-to-medium batch work with tight tolerances.
• Read engineering drawings and perform quality checks.
• Troubleshoot, improve cycle times and maintain machine performance.

Skills

Programming from scratch

Setter

Tooling

Sliding head

Batch work

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Star Sliding Head machines

Citizen

Tsugami

Job description

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting precision-engineering company in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a CNC Turner - Setter, Operator, Programmer (Sliding Head), preferably with Star Sliding Head experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturer producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.

The Successful CNC Turner - Setter, Operator, Programmer (Sliding Head) – Requirements:

• £45,000– £54,000 per annum
• Shift: Monday – Wednesday: 1:30pm – 12:00am & Thursday: 1:30pm – 11:00pm
• Permanent, long-term roles
• Free on-site parking
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• Clean and modern machine shop
• Supportive team with opportunities to develop

The Successful CNC Turner - Setter, Operator, Programmer (Sliding Head) – Requirements:

• Experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter with strong background in precision engineering
• Preferably experienced with Star Sliding Head machines, but other brands (Citizen, Tornos, Tsugami) also considered
• Confident programming from scratch, setting, tooling, and running small-to-medium batch work
• Skilled with sliding head tooling, guide bush setups, sub-spindle operations, and tight tolerance work
• Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of quality checks using Verniers, Micrometers, Comparators, Pin Gauges, Height Gauges
• Ability to troubleshoot, improve cycle times, and maintain machine performance
• Reliable, methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and support operators where required