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Sliding Head Lathe - Programmer

Retrack Personnel Holdings Limited

Ely

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GBP 37,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Sliding Head Lathe Programmer/Setter/Operator to join their team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating advanced Sliding Head machines to produce high-quality components from challenging materials. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. If you're passionate about precision engineering and looking for a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience with programming, setting, and operating Sliding Head Lathes.
  • Ability to read complex drawings and ensure quality outputs.

Responsibilities

  • Review parts and instructions to meet specifications.
  • Monitor machine performance for optimum outputs.
  • Continuously seek improvements in processes.

Skills

Programming Sliding Head Lathes
Setting Sliding Head Lathes
Operating Sliding Head Lathes
Reading Complex Drawings
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Tools

Star Sliding Head Machines

Job description

My client in the Cambridge area is currently looking for a Sliding Head Lathe - Programmer / Setter / Operator (day shift) due to expansion.


They are looking for a turner capable of programming, setting and operating our 4 Star Sliding Head machines: SR20, SV20, SR32J & SR20JII type B.


Machining a wide variety of components from a range of different, and sometimes difficult materials, to tight tolerances and finishing parts to the required specification. Other aspects of the role will include:


  1. Quick turnaround set/run on small batch quantities.
  2. To be able to produce first run prototypes.
  3. Oversee unmanned/lights out machining.
  4. You will be able to read and understand complex drawings and have a good eye for detail.
  5. Must work well within a team.
  6. Have good problem-solving ideas.

Responsibilities:

  1. Review parts produced, drawings or instructions to understand required specifications.
  2. Be responsible for own quality recording outputs to drawing specifications.
  3. Monitor machine while working to achieve optimum outputs.
  4. Always looking for continuous improvement in all processes.

Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £37k


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