CNC Sliding Head Machinist

Added - 2nd Oct 2025

Job title: CNC Sliding Head Machinist
Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Terms: Permanent (Full-time)
Salary: Salary dependant on skill level
Requirements: Working 40 hours per week Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm noon

About us:

Yorkshire Precision Engineering Ltd are a successful busy Sub Contract Engineering Company working in a variety of industries from Medical to Oil & Gas to Brewing and Space and are looking for an experienced CNC Turner to work on Star Sliding Head Machines Setting & Operating, offering excellent rates of pay to the right candidate.

Job Description:

  • Setting and Operating CNC Star Sliding Head Lathes
  • Working to tight tolerances
  • Producing high precision batch work components anywhere from 50 off to 1000s off.
  • Setting and Operating using Fanuc Controls
  • Producing parts from various general engineering and exotic materials
  • Operating and setting on New and up to date machinery

Skills Required:

  • Setting and Operating CNC Fixed or Sliding head Lathes experience
  • (The ability to program is advantageous but not essential)
  • Previous experience working within a high precision manufacturing environment.
  • The ability to read and Interpret engineering drawings
  • Able to Inspect machined components using various inspection equipment
  • Must be Self-motivated, dedicated and able to work under own initiative.
  • Training will be provided

Other Information:

  • 264 hours holiday per year
  • Every 3 years’ service 10 hours holiday added.
  • 4 Day Week
  • Working 40 hours per week Monday-Thursday 7:00am to 5:30pm noon
  • Yearly Appraisals
  • Access to Bright exchange for discount codes on big name brands
  • Onsite Parking
  • Pay is Monthly
  • Wage dependant on skill level
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