CNC Sliding Head Programmer/Setter - Northeast.

We are recruiting a CNC Sliding Head Programmer/Setter for our client, a precision manufacturing company. 

We are ideally seeking an experienced programmer setter/operator who will work within a sub-contracting environment, producing multiple components for customers.
Responsible for the programming / setting and operating as part of a team across 10 sliding head lathes.
Working with medium to large production batch sizes, good setting skills will be needed for fast and accurate set-ups.
The person must have the ability to view existing parts and determine the most cost effective process of manufacture.
Perform the necessary inspection checks and where necessary utilize SPC control key dimensions.
Introduce new techniques and process ideas, to ensure the machines run efficiently at least 90% of the time.
Introduce new components and determine the most cost effective solution for manufacture.
Provide cost estimates for machining, tooling & programming new components when required.
Complete Job Package documentation for parts tracking and system needs. 
Achieve component targets for cycle time, quality & run time.
Provide on the job training to junior or trainee operators within the area and develop the overall skill level within the area.

Requirements for this position are:

Previous CNC Sliding Head Lathe experience is preferred.

Alternatively we will consider candidates who have:

A) Minimum 5 years' experience in programming & setting.
B) Skilled in programming and setting of single & twin turret machines
D) Good engineering working background
C) Experience of volume manufacture of components. 

 
It is essential to be able program and set machines
Good knowledge of Citizen or Tornos Lathes preferred
Skilled in multi-bar feeders preferred
Ability to work from technical drawings essential
Experience of working in a production environment to meet deadlines