Lead Sliding Head Programmer

Aspion Search; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Aspion, on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business in Dudley, is seeking an experienced Lead Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator to join the manufacturing team.

You will set and operate Star and Citizen sliding head CNC lathes, load programs and tooling, read engineering drawings and GD&T requirements, perform first-off checks and in-process inspections, and make offsets to maintain tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating Star and/or Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Star and Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes.
• Load programs, tooling and materials for efficient production.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks; record data.
• Make offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot to minimise downtime.

Skills

Sliding Head CNC

GD&T

First-off inspection

Tooling management

Fanuc controls

Education

Apprenticeship or mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Star/ Citizen CNC lathes

Mitutoyo gauges

Job description

Location: Dudley

Reference: ASPLIV

Our client, a well-established precision engineering business based in Dudley, is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator to join their growing manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Star and Citizen Sliding Head CNC machines.
• Loading programs, tooling, and materials to ensure efficient production runs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges, and shadowgraphs.
• Making offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and process capability.
• Monitoring machine performance and troubleshooting production issues to minimise downtime.
• Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine maintenance where required.
• Manufacturing components to tight tolerances and exact customer specifications.
• Recording production data, inspection results, and machine performance information accurately.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Working closely with programmers, engineers, quality personnel, and production supervisors to improve quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Previous experience setting and operating Star and/or Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and precision engineering practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections.
• Knowledge of tooling selection, tool life management, and machine optimisation techniques.
• Ability to identify and resolve machining and quality issues independently.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.
• Experience with Fanuc controls and programme edits would be advantageous.
• Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within aerospace, medical, automotive, oil & gas, or other precision engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• 07:00-16:00 Monday to Thursday / 07:00-15:00 Friday
• Overtime x1.25 Weekdays / x2 Saturdays
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Company pension

To Contact Direct:

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

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