Sliding Head CNC Programmer (Progression to Applications)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Sliding Head CNC Programmer with a clear path to become an Applications Engineer. The role is based in Stourbridge and includes a company car, training, and progression opportunities.

You will train clients on programming and operation of bespoke CNC lathes, deliver turnkey solutions, and conduct demos and tests. Expect a mix of office duties and on-site visits with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming and operation with Sliding Head machines.
• Background in Sliding Head machining with path to Applications Engineer role.
• Ability to train customers and demonstrate machine capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer training on machine programming and operation.
• Provide turnkey solutions and perform demos/test cuts.
• Travel to client sites as required; balance office and site work (70/30).

Skills

CNC programming

Sliding Head lathe

Customer training

G-code

Job description

Sliding Head CNC Programmer (Progression to Applications Engineer)

£48,000 - £52,000 + Company Car + Training + Progression

Stourbridge

Are you a Sliding Head CNC Programmer or Machinist looking for an exciting next step in your career, working with highly bespoke CNC Lathes for an OEM, that will encourage your development through tailored in-house training, enabling you to become a fully‑fledged Applications Engineer?

Do you want to join a company offering a highly competitive package and a client facing position?

As an Applications Engineer, you will be the go‑to technical specialist for highly regarded CNC machines. You will be integral to customer training, showing clients how to programme and operate, delivering turnkey solutions and performing demos. This is a client facing role with the potential of travel, where you will act as the representative between the sales department and customer.

Recognised as the number one industry leader in the training and development of their Engineers, this OEM prides themselves as market leaders of highly specialised Sliding Head Lathes that are used for making high precise small parts.

This role would suit a CNC Programmer or Machinist with Sliding Head experience who is looking to progress to an applications engineer, taking a more hands on role and delivering turnkey projects for high profile clients.

The Role:

• Conducting customer training on machine programming and operation
• Delivering turnkey solutions to customers
• Performing test cuts, demos and exhibitions
• 70/30 split between office work and visits to customer sites. Company car provided
• Mon‑Fri, 8am-4:30pm

The Person:

• CNC Programmer / Machinist
• Sliding Head background
• Looking to become an Applications Engineer

Reference number: BBBH 26948d

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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