CNC 3-Axis Setter/Operator – Profit Share & Benefits

Oadby Plastics Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension

30 days annual leave

Life assurance

Free car parking

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Long service awards

Free eye tests

Employee referral scheme

Training and development

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Oadby Plastics Ltd is seeking a CNC Stetter Operator to join our Leicester-based team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers 3-axis setter/operator duties, editing and programming CNC machines, and ensuring parts meet drawings and tolerances with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will interpret CAD drawings, select tools and materials, run checks, and support production goals in a busy plastics manufacturing facility with modern, well-equipped plants.

Qualifications

• Experience programming 3-axis CNC machines using CAD/CAM software.
• Experience setting up and operating 3-axis CNC machinery.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining specifications.
• High attention to detail with a strong understanding of precision measurement and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Editing, setting and operating 3 axis CNC machines to produce components that meet technical drawings, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Selecting the right materials, tools and machining strategies, and carrying out first-off and final checks to ensure accuracy.
• Interpreting CAD drawings and engineering information to deliver precise and consistent results.
• Performing daily and weekly machine checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting any issues to the CNC Lead Operator or Production Supervisor.

Skills

3-axis CNC programming

3-axis CNC setup

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measurement

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Oadby Plastics Ltd is seeking a CNC Stetter Operator to join our Leicester-based team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers 3-axis setter/operator duties, editing and programming CNC machines, and ensuring parts meet drawings and tolerances with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will interpret CAD drawings, select tools and materials, run checks, and support production goals in a busy plastics manufacturing facility with modern, well-equipped plants.