CNC Setter Operator - DOUBLE TIME AVAILABLE

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. This role offers excellent earning potential, overtime opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Candidates will set and run CNC Turning Lathes to create precision components while maintaining high standards and quality. An ideal candidate will have substantial experience in CNC machinery and a commitment to quality work. The position involves working rotating shifts and providing high-quality machining within tight tolerances.

Benefits

Shift allowance paid

Time and a half for additional weekday hours

Double time on Sundays

Plenty of overtime available

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC setting and operating.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Commitment to accuracy, quality and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience setting and operating CNC turning machinery

Ability to read engineering drawings

Precision machining experience across various materials

Confident use of measuring tools

Flexibility to work overtime

Tools

Micrometers

Digital calipers

Laser micrometer

Shadow graph

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're recruiting skilled machinists to join a well-established precision engineering environment in Wigston, Leicester, with plenty of overtime and shift allowance available.

If you're passionate about high-quality machining and want a workplace that values your skill, precision and experience, this is the role for you.

What’s on offer

• Shift allowance paid
• Time and a half for additional weekday hours
• Saturday overtime
• Double time on Sundays (when working both weekend days)
• Loads of overtime available
• Stable long-term position in a precision-focused machine shop
• Great work-life balance with rotating shifts

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

Morning shift:

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

Afternoon shift:

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

Applicants must be able to work both shifts.

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 calipers, 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)
• Ability to work both shifts as part of rotation
• Flexibility to work overtime when needed
• A commitment to accuracy, quality and safe working practices

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