CNC Sliding Head Programmer / Setter / Operator

Company Description Fracino is a UK-based manufacturer known for producing high-quality commercial coffee machines and related equipment. The company operates modern manufacturing facilities and invests in advanced engineering technologies to support precision production. Team members work in a collaborative environment where craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement are valued. Fracino focuses on delivering durable, high-performance products to hospitality and catering customers in the UK and internationally. The organization offers opportunities to develop technical skills and contribute to a growing, innovation-driven business. Role Purpose To take day-to-day responsibility for Fracino’s three CNC sliding head lathes, producing precision components for our espresso machine range. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can independently programme, set and run CNC sliding head machines, while also supporting general machine shop and development work. Key Responsibilities * Programme, set and operate three CNC sliding head lathes. * Take jobs from engineering drawing through setting, prove-out and production. * Carry out machine changeovers, tooling setup and programme adjustments. * Inspect components and maintain required tolerances throughout production. * Diagnose and resolve machining, tooling and programming issues. * Monitor production across all three machines to maintain quality and minimise downtime and scrap. * Remove and process swarf, including spinning for oil recovery and recycling. * Clean and finish machined components and carry out rework where required. * Produce prototype and development components for new designs. * Operate manual lathes and milling machines when required. * Maintain a clean, safe and organised machine shop. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC sliding head lathes. * Ability to create and modify CNC programmes from engineering drawings. * Ability to independently set up and prove out jobs ready for production. * Good knowledge of CNC machining, tooling and component inspection. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to specified tolerances. * Experience using manual lathes and milling machines. * Strong practical fault-finding and problem-solving ability. Desirable Experience * Fanuc controls. * Star CNC sliding head machines, or similar such as Citizen. * Prototype or development machining experience. Key Role Requirement This is not an operator-only position. The successful candidate must be capable of programming, setting and running CNC sliding head lathes independently and taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the three-machine CNC area. The role also includes normal machine shop duties such as component cleaning, rework, manual machining and swarf processing