Senior CNC Programmer - Sliding Head Lathes, Bournemouth

Redline Group Ltd; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for a busy Bournemouth machine shop. You will program sliding head CNC lathes, set and prove out machines and optimise existing programs to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, select appropriate tools, and maintain tight tolerances while adhering to health and safety and quality standards. Experience with Citizen or Tornos machines is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Experience with sliding head CNC lathes desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of G-code and CAM programming.
• A quality-focused and safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Program sliding head CNC lathes using G-code and CAM software.
• Set and prove out CNC sliding head machines, including Citizen and Tornos.
• Modify and optimise existing CNC programs to improve cycle times, tooling efficiency and machining performance.
• Select, prepare and set cutting tools, guide bushes and workholding.
• Operate CNC machinery to manufacture components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to offsets where required.
• Identify and resolve machining issues to maintain production efficiency and component quality.
• Inspect finished components using micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout the machining process.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

G-code & CAM programming

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Tools

CAM software

Citizen machines

Tornos machines

Job description

Redline Group Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer for a busy Bournemouth machine shop. You will program sliding head CNC lathes, set and prove out machines and optimise existing programs to improve cycle times and tooling efficiency.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, select appropriate tools, and maintain tight tolerances while adhering to health and safety and quality standards. Experience with Citizen or Tornos machines is highly desirable.