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CNC Operator

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Buckfastleigh, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Oct 2026
💰 £55,000/yr(£50,000/yr – £55,000/yr)

About the role

CNC Sliding Head Turner | CNC Sliding Head Programmer | CNC Setter Operator | Swiss-Type Machinist

South Devon | £45,000-£55,000 + Overtime | Permanent | Precision Engineering

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of an established precision engineering business in South Devon for an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner, Programmer, Setter and Operator.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience working on Star and Citizen sliding-head machinery who is looking for a long-term, permanent position within a specialist manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

£45,000-£55,000 salary.

Overtime available.

Company pension.

On-site parking.

Opportunity to work within a highly specialised precision engineering environment.

Long-term career opportunity with an established employer.

Key Responsibilities

Programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machinery.

Working with Star and Citizen machines.

Programming using Fanuc controls.

Producing precision, fine-tolerance components.

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high production standards.

Working with small-diameter/fine-tube components.

Supporting efficient production and maintaining machine performance.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced CNC machinist with a strong background in sliding-head/Swiss-type machining.

You should have:

Previous experience programming, setting and operating CNC sliding-head machines.

Experience with Star SJ10 and/or SW12 machines.

Experience with Citizen machinery.

Good knowledge of Fanuc controls.

CNC programming skills.

The ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.

The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

A methodical approach to quality and precision.

Experience within electronics, opto-electronics, or other high-precision manufacturing environments would be advantageous.

Interested?

If you are an experienced CNC Sliding Head Turner, CNC Setter, CNC Operator, CNC Programmer, or Swiss-Type Machinist looking for your next opportunity in Devon, we'd like to hear from you.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment

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