Senior Sliding Head CNC Machinist - Precision & Process Optimizer

TE Connectivity Corporation; Hastings; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Hastings is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist (Sliding Head) to join the Machine Shop. You will set up, optimise and operate Citizen, Deco and Escomatic machines to produce high-precision components, while maintaining safety, quality and continuous improvement standards.

Ideal candidates will have a time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship and proven experience with Sliding Head CNC lathes, bar feeder set-up and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with C&G, NVQ, or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience setting and operating Sliding Head CNC lathes and/or Escomatic machines in a precision environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience using a range of precision measuring equipment.
• Willingness to work alternating early and late shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a range of machines, including Citizen, Deco and Escomatic machines.
• Install and adjust tooling, guide bushes, spindle liners, collets and bar feed systems.
• Verify programs and machine settings using measuring equipment and first-off inspection techniques.
• Apply offsets and program adjustments to maintain quality and production performance.
• Ensure component compliance with drawings and quality procedures using inspection equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and minimise downtime to maximise productivity and OEE.
• Record daily operations on machine tools and provide OEE results as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the department and lean manufacturing.
• Maintain and improve time standards through process optimisation.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance as required.
• Maintain housekeeping and observe EH&S regulations.
• Adhere to TE policies and procedures and assist with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Self-motivated and organized

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Sliding Head CNC lathes

Escomatic machines

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

TE Connectivity in Hastings is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist (Sliding Head) to join the Machine Shop. You will set up, optimise and operate Citizen, Deco and Escomatic machines to produce high-precision components, while maintaining safety, quality and continuous improvement standards.

Ideal candidates will have a time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship and proven experience with Sliding Head CNC lathes, bar feeder set-up and precision measurement.