CNC 3 Axis Setter Operative in Leicester

Hours: Week 1 (Early Shift): Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 14:00. Week 2 (Late Shift): Monday to Thursday, 13:45 – 22:15, Friday, 13:45 – 19:45.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the CNC team, the CNC 3 Axis Programmer/Setter/Operator plays a key role in producing high quality components to exact specifications.
• Programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC machines to produce components that meet technical drawings, tolerances and quality standards.
• Selecting the right materials, tools and machining strategies, and carrying out first-off and final checks to ensure accuracy.
• Interpreting CAD drawings and engineering information to deliver precise and consistent results.
• Performing daily and weekly machine checks, maintaining equipment, and reporting any issues to the CNC Lead Operator or Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hands on, and takes pride in producing high quality work.
• Comfortable working as part of a team, with a proactive attitude, and willingness to support the wider production area when needed.
• Experience programming (editing) 3 axis CNC machines using CAD/CAM software.
• Experience setting up and operating 3 axis CNC machinery.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining specifications.
• High attention to detail with a strong understanding of precision measurement and machining processes.

Benefits

• Salary – £14.30 – £16 per hour depending on experience.
• Company profit share scheme.
• Pension.
• Annual leave – 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service.
• Life assurance.
• Free car parking.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity.
• Long service awards.
• Free eye tests.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing benefits: Employee Assisted Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers.

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.