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JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting precision-engineering company in Welwyn Garden City to recruit 2 x Sliding Head Programmer/Setters, preferably with Star Sliding Head experience. One role is on Days and one is on Back Shift which includes a 20% shift allowance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturer producing high-precision components to tight tolerances.

The Successful Sliding Head Programmer/Setter – Package:

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£17.00 – £22.00 per hour (depending on experience)

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Back Shift includes a 20% shift allowance

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Permanent, long-term roles

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Free on-site parking

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25 days holiday + bank holidays

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Workplace pension

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Clean and modern machine shop

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Supportive team with opportunities to develop

Days:

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Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

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Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm

Back Shift:

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Monday – Wednesday: 1:30pm – 12:00am

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Thursday: 1:30pm – 11:00pm

The Successful Sliding Head Programmer/Setter – Requirements:

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Experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter with strong background in precision engineering

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Preferably experienced with Star Sliding Head machines, but other brands (Citizen, Tornos, Tsugami) also considered

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Confident programming from scratch, setting, tooling, and running small-to-medium batch work

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Skilled with sliding head tooling, guide bush setups, sub-spindle operations, and tight tolerance work

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Able to read and interpret technical engineering drawings

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Strong understanding of quality checks using Verniers, Micrometers, Comparators, Pin Gauges, Height Gauges

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Ability to troubleshoot, improve cycle times, and maintain machine performance

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Reliable, methodical approach with excellent attention to detail

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Able to work independently and support operators where required

Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further