CNC Setter Operator

Office Angels; Wigston Parva; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Setter Operator for a high-precision engineering role in Wigston, England. You will be responsible for setting and running CNC Turning Lathes to manufacture components to tight tolerances using modern machinery. This position requires a strong background in precision machining and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. Additional benefits include working with high-performance materials and opportunities for skill expansion. Competitive pay and shift allowances are offered.

Benefits

Excellent Pay

Shift Allowance

Overtime at Time & ½ and Double Time

Work with high-performance materials

Opportunity for skill expansion

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Setter Operator in a high-precision environment.
• Competence in using precision measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-accuracy components to extremely 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: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Fri: 6:00am - 11:30am
• 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 componentsConsistently 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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