Sliding Head CNC Programmer / Setter
Location: Bideford, North Devon
Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week (Days)
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Salary: £20.00–£22.00 per hour (£39,520–£43,472 per annum), depending on experience
Are you the person we're looking for?
We're looking for an experienced Sliding Head CNC Programmer/Setter who can hit the ground running. To be successful, you'll need:
- Proven experience programming and setting sliding head CNC machines.
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong engineering knowledge with a focus on precision manufacturing.
- Experience introducing new products into production and improving machining processes.
- The ability to plan workloads, prioritise production and support the development of colleagues.
Experience with Citizen sliding head machines, Fanuc controls, Edgecam (or similar CAM software), and aerospace manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
About Jamestan Engineering
Jamestan Engineering is based in Bideford, North Devon, on the banks of the River Torridge and just a few miles from the stunning North Devon coastline.
We manufacture small to medium-sized precision machined components for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, medical, motorsport, and oil and gas. Our capabilities range from low-volume prototype work through to high-volume production, with quality and continuous improvement at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, you will play a key role in supporting production, introducing new products and driving continuous improvement within our Sliding Head machining department.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Programming and setting sliding head CNC machines for new and existing components.
- Managing New Product Introduction (NPI), including creating programmes, selecting tooling, proving out processes and introducing components into production.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce scrap, improve efficiency and minimise secondary operations.
- Planning workloads across the sliding head machines to ensure production priorities are achieved.
- Producing programme documentation and machine setting sheets.
- Training and supporting colleagues within the department.
- Maintaining the AS9100 programme database.
- Completing machine checks and production documentation in line with company procedures.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health and safety.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience programming and setting sliding head CNC machines.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience following manufacturing process sheets and route cards.
- Good general engineering knowledge.
- Basic IT skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience using Edgecam or equivalent CAM programming software.
- Experience programming Fanuc-controlled machines.
- Experience with Citizen sliding head machines.
- Previous experience manufacturing aerospace components.
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £20.00–£22.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Overtime opportunities available on mornings, evenings, Fridays and Saturdays.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced company pension contribution.
- Life insurance.
- The opportunity to work on high-precision components for world-leading industries in a supportive and well-established engineering business.
If you're an experienced Sliding Head Programmer/Setter looking to join a growing precision engineering company where your skills can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £43,472.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bideford EX39 4DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sliding head: 4 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
