CNC Setter Operator Sliding Head
3 months ago
Welwyn Garden City
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Overview: NexGen Consultancy Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well established precision engineering manufacturer for a CNC Setter Operator to join their sliding head machining department. This is a hands on role suited to an experienced CNC setter operator with a background in sliding head or Swiss type CNC machines, producing high precision components. The role offers stable day shift hours and the opportunity to work within a well organised and supportive CNC environment. Key Responsibilities: • Set and operate sliding head CNC machines, • Make tooling and offset adjustments to maintain component quality, • Produce components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances, • Carry out first off inspections and in process quality checks, • Monitor machine performance and address minor issues, • Work to production schedules and output targets, • Maintain a clean and safe working area, • Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives, • Work closely with supervisors and production team Skills and Experience Required: • Proven experience as a CNC Setter Operator, • Experience with sliding head CNC machines, • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, • Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment, • Good understanding of tooling offsets and cutting parameters, • Strong attention to detail and quality, • Reliable and team focused approach Desirable Experience: • Swiss type sliding head CNC machines, • Multi axis CNC machining experience, • Experience working in a high volume precision environment Why Apply: • Day shift role, • Monday to Friday no shifts, • Stable long term position, • Modern CNC environment, • Supportive team and management, • Plenty of overtime, • Ability to develop into a programmer Keywords for Search Visibility CNC Setter Operator Sliding Head CNC Swiss Type CNC CNC Machinist Precision Engineering CNC Setting CNC Operating