Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter Night Shift

Position: Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter – Night Shift
Location: Northway

Job Title
Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter – Night Shift
Location
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Job Type
Permanent | Night Shift
Training will be completed on Day, or AM shifts during the initial probation period.

Job Description
A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Star Sliding Head Lathe Setter to join a high-performing CNC machining cell on a permanent night shift.
This role is suited to a mid–senior level setter with strong Star machine experience, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work to extremely tight tolerances in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Set up and operate Star Sliding Head CNC lathes
 
* Consistently achieve daily production targets while maintaining exceptional quality standards within a lean manufacturing cell
 
* Carry out self-inspection and in-process quality checks
 
* Use manual and automated metrology equipment
 
* Complete quality audits and work towards self-certification
 
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, inspection plans, and shop documentation
 
* Accurately record inspection and production data
 
* Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities
 
* Perform basic preventative machine maintenance
 
* Work in line with lean manufacturing principles including 5S
Candidate Requirements
 
* Proven experience setting Star Sliding Head lathes
 
* Recognised machining apprenticeship or equivalent experience
 
* Strong experience working to tight tolerances
 
* Good understanding of GD&T
 
* Confident using manual and automated inspection equipment
 
* Able to read drawings in metric and imperial
 
* Quality-driven, detail-focused, and self-motivated
 
* Comfortable working independently on night shift
Benefit
 
* Competitive night-shift salary and premium
 
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
 
* Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
 
* Generous pension and life assurance
 
* Employee share scheme
 
* Free onsite parking, EV charging, and gym facilities
 
* Long-term career progression
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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the role may close once a suitable candidate is appointed. Early application is recommended