Job Description
Are you an experienced Citizen Sliding Head Setter who enjoys setting, proving and optimising precision components? If you re confident working with Citizen Cincom lathes and want a role where your technical skill genuinely makes a difference, this could be an excellent next move.
We re recruiting for a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Fareham, Hampshire, operating in a high-tolerance, regulated environment. This is a permanent, full-time position within a modern machining facility, producing complex components where quality, repeatability and efficiency really matter.
What s the role all about?
As a Citizen Sliding Head Setter, you ll be responsible for setting, proving out and optimising Citizen sliding head CNC lathes (Cincom), ensuring components are produced safely, efficiently and to drawing/specification.
This role sits above a standard setter/operator position and suits someone confident with optimisation, troubleshooting and first-off approval.
You ll be responsible for:
- Setting and proving out Citizen sliding head lathes (e.g. L12, L32, A32)
- Loading and validating programs (Fanuc controls) and adjusting offsets
- Setting tooling, guide bushes, collets and sub-spindle operations
- Interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T
- Achieving first-off approval and maintaining repeatability
- Optimising feeds, speeds and tooling life to reduce cycle times
- Troubleshooting issues such as chip control, burrs, run-out and surface finish
- Supporting in-process inspection, FAIRs and quality documentation
- Working closely with production and quality teams to maintain standards
This is a hands-on technical role where your experience directly impacts output, efficiency and quality.
What you ll need
To succeed as a Citizen Sliding Head Setter, you ll bring:
- Proven experience setting Citizen sliding head CNC lathes
- Strong understanding of Fanuc controls
- Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and GD&T
- Experience optimising machining processes and tooling
- Confidence solving machining and quality issues on the shop floor
- A quality-focused, methodical approach
- Experience in precision machining (aerospace, medical or similar beneficial)
What s in it for you?
- Permanent, full-time position
- Day or early/late shift pattern (details discussed at interview)
- Modern machines and well-invested workshop
- Stable workload and long-term opportunity
- Supportive engineering and production team
Ready to take the next step?
If you re an experienced Citizen Sliding Head Setter looking for your next role in Fareham, we d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
