CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering - Leicester

Office Angels; Wigston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled CNC Setter Operator for a position in Wigston, Leicester. The role involves setting and running CNC Turning Lathes to produce high-precision components. Candidates must have a strong background in precision machining and be skilled in interpreting engineering drawings. Benefits include working with high-performance materials and opportunities for professional growth in programming and optimization. The position is in a modern facility with competitive pay and shift allowances.

Benefits

Shift Allowance

Overtime Pay

Opportunities for training in programming

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Precision machining

Reading engineering drawings

Using precision measuring equipment

Tools

CNC Turning Lathes

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)

• Mon-Thu: 6:00am - 2:30pm; Fri: 6:00am - 11:30am (Mornings)
• Mon-Thu: 2:00pm - 10:30pm; Fri: 11:30am - 5:00pm (Afternoons)

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

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.