Sliding Head CNC Programmer Setter Operator

Salary/Rate:£45k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Dudley
County:West Midlands
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:CNCSLIDINGHEAD
Post Date:June 26, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Daniel Barnett

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

Sliding Head CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator – Star & Citizen Machines

Location: Dudley

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Reference: ASPLIV

Industry: Fasteners

Our client, a well-established precision engineering business based in Dudley, is looking to recruit an experienced Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator to join their growing manufacturing team.

This position would suit an experienced Sliding Head CNC Setter/Operator with strong experience setting and operating Star Micronics and/or Citizen Machinery sliding head lathes within a precision engineering environment.

Responsibilities

  • Setting and operating Star and Citizen Sliding Head CNC machines.
  • Loading programs, tooling, and materials to ensure efficient production runs.
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
  • Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges, and shadowgraphs.
  • Making offsets and minor program adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and process capability.
  • Monitoring machine performance and troubleshooting production issues to minimise downtime.
  • Changing tooling and carrying out routine machine maintenance where required.
  • Manufacturing components to tight tolerances and exact customer specifications.
  • Recording production data, inspection results, and machine performance information accurately.
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
  • Working closely with programmers, engineers, quality personnel, and production supervisors to improve quality and efficiency.

Requirements

  • Previous experience setting and operating Star and/or Citizen Sliding Head CNC lathes.
  • Strong understanding of CNC machining principles and precision engineering practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
  • Experience using precision measuring equipment and carrying out quality inspections.
  • Knowledge of tooling selection, tool life management, and machine optimisation techniques.
  • Ability to identify and resolve machining and quality issues independently.
  • Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality components.
  • Experience with Fanuc controls and programme edits would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience:

  • Apprenticeship or formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working within aerospace, medical, automotive, oil & gas, or other precision engineering sectors.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Package Details:

  • £45,000 per annum
  • 07:00-16:00 Monday to Thursday / 07:00-15:00 Friday
  • Overtime x1.25 Weekdays / x2 Saturdays
  • 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company pension

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050

daniel.barnett@aspion.co.uk

At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion, and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store, and handle your data – these can be viewed on our website.

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