Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter - Night Shift

Job Title Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter Night Shift Location Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Job Type Permanent Night Shift Training will be completed on Day, or AM shifts during the initial probation period. Job Description A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter to join a high-performing CNC machining cell on a permanent night shift. This role is suited to a mid senior level setter with strong Star machine experience, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work to extremely tight tolerances in a regulated manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Set up and operate Star Sliding Head CNC lathes Consistently achieve daily production targets while maintaining exceptional quality standards within a lean manufacturing cell Carry out self-inspection and in-process quality checks Use manual and automated metrology equipment Complete quality audits and work towards self-certification Read and interpret engineering drawings, inspection plans, and shop documentation Accurately record inspection and production data Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities Perform basic preventative machine maintenance Work in line with lean manufacturing principles including 5S Candidate Requirements Proven experience setting Star Sliding Head lathes Recognised machining apprenticeship or equivalent experience Strong experience working to tight tolerances Good understanding of GDandT ..... full job details .....