Sliding Head Lathe Engineer

Sliding Head Lathe Engineer

Location:

Bolton area
Pay:  £19.00  £22.00 per hour

Hours:

37.5 hours per week
Monday  Thursday:  7:30am  4:00pm
Friday:  7:30am  1:00pm
Job Type:  Full-time
The Opportunity  An established and growing  precision engineering and manufacturing business  is looking for an experienced  Sliding Head Lathe Engineer / CNC Setter, Operator & Programmer  to join its production team.
This is a skilled role for an experienced CNC machinist who is confident setting, operating and programming  Star and Citizen sliding head lathes  to manufacture small, complex and high-precision components.
You'll be working in a quality-focused production environment where accuracy, efficiency and the ability to solve problems at the machine are essential.

The Role  As a Sliding Head Lathe Engineer, you will be responsible for setting, operating and programming sliding head CNC lathes to produce precision components to drawing specifications, quality standards and production targets.
Your responsibilities will include:
Setting, operating and programming  Star and Citizen sliding head lathes .

Creating, proving out and editing CNC programmes at the machine.

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, customer specifications, route cards and inspection requirements.

Selecting and setting tooling, collets, guide bushes, material feeds, bar feeds and machine offsets.

Carrying out first-off inspections and regular in-process checks.

Using measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers, gauges and comparators.

Maintaining tight tolerances and ensuring components meet dimensional and visual quality standards.

Identifying and resolving machining issues including tool wear, chatter, swarf control and surface finish problems.

Optimising cycle times, tooling life and machine performance.

Supporting new product introduction and process improvement.

Completing production and inspection documentation accurately.

Carrying out basic machine maintenance and maintaining good housekeeping.

Working safely and following all company health and safety procedures.

About You  We're looking for an experienced Sliding Head CNC machinist with:
Proven experience  setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes .

Strong programming ability, including editing and proving programmes at the machine.

Experience with  Star and Citizen  machines would be particularly beneficial.

A strong understanding of CNC turning and multi-axis machining.

Experience with  driven tooling, sub-spindles and bar-fed production .

The ability to confidently read detailed engineering drawings and understand geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements.

Experience machining small, complex and high-precision components.

Strong knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, speeds and feeds and work holding.

The ability to carry out accurate self-inspection.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and correct machining issues.

A reliable and organised approach to meeting production schedules while maintaining quality.

Desirable Experience  The following would be advantageous:

Experience with  Star and Citizen machine controls .

Experience using offline programming packages.

Knowledge of  Lean Manufacturing, 5S and OEE .

Experience working within high-volume batch production and frequent changeovers.

The ability to support or train less experienced setters and operators.

Relevant forklift, crane or manual handling training.

The Person  You'll be someone who:
Takes genuine pride in producing high-quality precision components.

Has excellent attention to detail.

Has a practical, hands-on approach and enjoys solving problems at the machine.

Works well as part of a manufacturing team.

Communicates effectively with production, engineering and quality colleagues.

Remains calm and methodical under production pressure.

Is flexible and able to adapt to changing production priorities.

Qualifications & Experience  An engineering apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent practical CNC machining experience would be desirable.
Relevant practical experience within CNC machining will be considered.
Pay & Hours   £19.00  £22.00 per hour
37.5 hours per week:
Monday  Thursday:  7:30am  4:00pm

Friday:  7:30am  1:00pm

Apply Now  If you're an experienced  Sliding Head Lathe Engineer / CNC Setter, Operator & Programmer  looking for a new opportunity within a precision engineering environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.