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CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering
CNC Setter Operator - High-Precision Engineering at officeangels, based in Wigston, Leicestershire. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Wigston, Leicestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Reference 50e9ee4bd244da9be4dd4b1cbfa56a49015cf989
About the role
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
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are 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.
Reference: 50e9ee4bd244da9be4dd4b1cbfa56a49015cf989 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 12 Nov 2026 · Listed via officeangels
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