CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering - Leicester

Office Angels; Stoughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator for a precision manufacturing team in Stoughton, England. You will set and run CNC Turning Lathes to produce high-precision components. The ideal candidate has a strong background in precision machining and can work with tight tolerances. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities to work with high-performance materials in a modern facility. Shift patterns may vary and include overtime options.

Benefits

Excellent Pay

Shift Allowance

Overtime at Time & ½ and Double Time

Modern High-Tech Facility

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNC Setter Operator critical for high-performance components.
• Ability to set and run CNC Turning Lathes with precision.
• Familiarity with tight tolerance machining essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-accuracy components to tight tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspection using precision measuring tools.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

Strong background in precision machining

Skilled in the use of precision measuring equipment

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)

• Mon–Thu: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (Morning shift)
• Fri: 6:00 am – 11:30 am
• Mon–Thu: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Afternoon shift)
• Fri: 11:30 am – 5:00 pm

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 0.010 mm / 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

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