CNC Setter Operator

Office Angels; Wigston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator in Wigston, England. The role involves setting and operating CNC Turning Lathes to produce high-precision components with tight tolerances. Candidates should have experience with CNC machinery and be skilled in reading engineering drawings. The position offers excellent pay, shift allowance, and opportunities for overtime in a modern, supportive production environment.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Shift allowance

Time & ½ and double time for overtime

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings.
• Precision machining experience across various materials.

Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC Turning Lathes.
• Machine high-precision components to tight deadlines.
• Carry out in-process checks using various measuring tools.

Skills

CNC setting and operation

Reading engineering drawings

Precision machining

Using measuring tools

Tools

Micrometers

Digital calipers

Shadow graph

Laser micrometer

Job description

CNC Setter Operator - Leicester

Excellent Pay * Shift Allowance * Time & ½ * Double Time * High-Tech Environment

Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking for a role with great earning potential, modern machinery, and a supportive team? We are recruiting skilled machinists to join a well-established precision engineering environment in Wigston, Leicester, with plenty of overtime and shift allowance available.

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

• Mon-Thu: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Fri: 6:00am - 11:30am
• Mon-Thu: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
• Fri: 11:30am - 5:00pm

The Role

As a CNC Setter Operator, you will set and run CNC Turning Lathes to produce precision components to extremely tight tolerances. You'll be part of a skilled team working with modern equipment and high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC Turning Lathes
• Machine high-precision components to tight deadlines
• Carry out in-process checks using micrometers, digital callipers, shadow graph and laser micrometer
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Machine parts to tolerances as tight as 0.010mm / 10 microns
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously
• Maintain accurate machining records and TPM documentation
• Follow manufacturing procedures, quality standards and H&S guidelines
• Protect confidentiality of customer information
• Consistently deliver high-quality, accurate work

What You’ll Bring

• Experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings
• Precision machining experience across various materials
• Confident use of measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, shadow graph, laser micrometer)
• A commitment to accuracy, quality and safe working practices

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