Posted 10 August, 2026
CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator
ABS Talent
Southampton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
CNC Sliding Head Turner / Setter-Operator (Citizen) | Fareham | Permanent | Days
\nA well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Fareham is looking to add skilled CNC Sliding Head Turner Setter/Operators to its machining team, following continued growth. The company produces high-specification precision components for the aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and oil & gas sectors small-batch, tight-tolerance, high-variety work.
\nThe role:
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- Setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes Citizen experience highly desirable \n
- Working on Fanuc controls to tight tolerances, right first time \n
- Bar-fed production of precision components across a range of exotic and standard materials \n
- First-off and in-process inspection using standard measuring equipment \n
- Tooling, offset adjustment and maintaining quality throughout the run \n
We're looking for someone with:
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- Proven CNC sliding head (Swiss-type) turning experience Citizen highly preferred \n
- Confidence on Fanuc controls \n
- Ability to read engineering drawings and hold tight tolerances \n
- A background in precision, subcontract or high-spec manufacturing \n
- Time-served or equivalent hands-on experience \n
In return:
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- Permanent role, day shift \n
- Competitive salary (£40,000+ depending on experience) \n
- Established, growing business with high-quality, varied work \n
- Stable, long-term environment in a specialist manufacturing sector \n
Commutable from Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Southampton, Whiteley and surrounding areas.
\nPlease note: applicants must be able to satisfy the compliance and eligibility checks required for this site.
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