CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering

Wigston Parva Source: WhatJobs

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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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