CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering - Leicester

Office Angels; Wigston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime pay at enhanced rates

Modern high-tech facility

Job summary

Office Angels in Wigston (Leicester) is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator to join a high-precision engineering team. You will set and run CNC turning lathes to manufacture components to exceptionally tight tolerances on a modern high-tech facility.

The role offers excellent pay, shift allowances, and overtime at enhanced rates in a supportive environment with opportunities to progress into programming or multi-axis work.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set and run CNC turning lathes to manufacture high-precision components.
• 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 during production runs.
• Maintain accurate machining and TPM documentation.
• Adhere to procedures, quality standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision machining

Measuring equipment

Tools

CNC turning lathes

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)

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

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