CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering

Office Angels; Wigston Parva; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay (time & ½)

Overtime pay (double time)

Job summary

Office Angels in Leicester is seeking a CNC Setter Operator for a high-precision engineering team. You will set and run CNC turning lathes to manufacture tight-tolerance components using state-of-the-art machinery in a fast-paced but supportive environment.

This role requires reading engineering drawings, using micrometers and laser micrometers, and maintaining TPM documentation. The rotating shift pattern offers opportunities for overtime and shift allowances, with a focus on elite precision

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong background in precision machining with tight tolerances.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment used in inspection.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-accuracy components to extremely tight tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, shadow graph, and laser micrometer.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine parts to tolerances as tight as 0.010mm / 10 microns.
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously during production runs.
• Maintain accurate machining and TPM documentation.
• Adhere to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and H&S guidelines.
• Ensure confidentiality and care when handling customer components.
• Consistently deliver reliable, high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Precision machining

Measuring equipment

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering - Leicester

Excellent Pay * Shift Allowance * Overtime at Time & ½ and Double Time * Modern High-Tech Facility

Are you an experienced CNC Setter Operator looking for a role with great earning potential, state-of-the-art machinery, and a stable, supportive engineering environment? We're recruiting skilled machinists to join a well-established precision manufacturing team in Wigston, Leicester, working with high-performance components and tight-tolerance machining.

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

• Mornings:
  Mon-Thu: 6:00am - 2:30pm
  Fri: 6:00am - 11:30am
• Afternoons:
  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 manufacture high-precision components to exceptionally tight tolerances. You'll be part of a highly skilled team operating modern, well-maintained machinery in a fast-paced yet supportive environment.

This role suits someone who enjoys technical challenges, variety, and working to elite precision standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-accuracy components to extremely tight tolerances
• Perform in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, shadow graph, and laser micrometer
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Machine parts to tolerances as tight as 0.010mm / 10 microns
• Operate multiple machines simultaneously during production runs
• Maintain accurate machining and TPM documentation
• Adhere to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and H&S guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality and care when handling customer components
• Consistently deliver reliable, high-quality workmanship

What You'll Bring

• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Strong background in precision machining (tight tolerances essential)
• Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment

Additional Benefits

• Work with high-performance materials such as titanium, super alloys, and maraging steels
• Opportunity to learn and expand into programming, optimisation, or multi-axis work
• Exposure to complex, low-volume, high-value components