CNC Turner (Sliding Head)

CNC Turner (Sliding Head)

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £39,500 to £43,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Lots of overtime available, paid at x1.5
• 25% shift premium (for Night roles)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Modern, well-equipped workshop with latest machinery
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Career development and training opportunities
• PPE / company uniform provided
• Regular company social and team-building activities

Company Profile
This is a long-established precision engineering / CNC Machining business with a reputation for quality and reliability, supplying components to a range of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical and advanced engineering. The company continues to invest heavily in the latest CNC machines / Machine Tools and Technology, ensuring that employees work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean and modern environment.
Team culture is collaborative, professional and supportive, with approachable management who value continuous development and open communication. Employees enjoy challenging, interesting work and the chance to be part of a growing company that is committed to excellence and innovation.

Job Profile
We are seeking CNC Machinists (Sliding Head) to join the expanding team in the Turning department.
You will join a skilled, friendly team in a well-equipped environment where quality, accuracy and teamwork are highly valued.

Duties:

• Programming, setting and operating CNC Sliding Heads
• Working with Citizen Sliding Head machines (M32s, L32s, L20s) with Fanuc controls, you will program, set and operate machinery to produce high-quality precision components.
• Star or any other Sliding Head machine experience will be considered, with Citizen experience being the preferred.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Producing components to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Conducting first-off inspections and in-process checks
• Maintaining machines and ensuring they run efficiently
• Working to daily production targets and deadlines
• Collaborating with colleagues and reporting to shift supervisors
• Adhering to all company health & safety requirements

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist (CNC Sliding Head)
• Strong background with Citizen or Star Sliding Head with Fanuc controls
• Ability to program, set and operate CNC machines
• Good knowledge of tooling and cutting data for different materials
• Able to work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Flexible, reliable and committed with a strong team ethic

Education / Certificates:

• Time-served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification (desirable)

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Thursday, 7am to 4pm
• Friday, 7am to 12pm
• Overtime available, paid at x1.5hrs

Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking precision engineering company that values its people, invests in modern CNC machining technology and offers excellent earning potential with overtime and shift premiums.
With a supportive environment, interesting projects, and clear scope for personal and career development, this is the ideal role for experienced CNC Machinists looking to take the next step in your career.


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