CNC Turner / Setter Operator - Precision Engineering
Wigston, Leicester | Rotating Shifts | Excellent Earning Potential
Excellent Pay | Shift Allowance | Overtime at Time & ½ and Double Time | Modern Engineering Facility
Are you an experienced CNC Turner or Setter Operator who takes pride in producing precision-engineered components to exceptionally high standards?
Looking for more than just another machine operating role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, highly skilled precision engineering team in Wigston, Leicester, working with modern CNC turning machinery and manufacturing complex, high-value components where accuracy, technical ability and attention to detail really matter.
You’ll be working with specialist materials, challenging machining requirements and exceptionally tight tolerances, with the opportunity to develop your technical skills further and broaden your experience.
The Opportunity
As a CNC Turner / Setter Operator, you’ll take responsibility for setting and operating CNC turning lathes, producing precision components in a quality-driven manufacturing environment.
This isn’t simply about loading and unloading machines. You’ll be using your machining knowledge, technical ability and inspection skills to ensure every component meets exacting engineering specifications.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting and operating CNC turning lathes to manufacture high-precision components.
- Producing complex components to extremely tight tolerances, including tolerances as fine as 0.010mm (10 microns).
- Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Carrying out in-process quality inspections using micrometers, verniers/calipers, shadow graphs and laser micrometers.
- Operating multiple machines simultaneously during production runs.
- Identifying and addressing machining or quality issues to maintain production standards.
- Completing accurate machining records and TPM documentation.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, health and safety and quality control.
- Taking pride in producing consistently accurate, high-quality components.
What We're Looking For
We’re interested in speaking with experienced CNC machinists who have a strong background in precision turning and understand the importance of working to exacting specifications.
Ideally, you’ll have:
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC turning lathes.
- A strong understanding of precision machining and tight tolerances.
- The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers and calipers.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- A methodical approach to machining and problem-solving.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a skilled engineering team.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who understands precision engineering and takes genuine pride in their workmanship.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a chance to work in a technically challenging environment where the quality of your work genuinely matters.
You’ll benefit from:
- Excellent earning potential with additional shift allowance.
- Overtime paid at Time & ½ and Double Time.
- A modern, high-tech manufacturing facility.
- Exposure to specialist materials including titanium, super alloys and maraging steels.
- The opportunity to expand your skills into programming, machining optimisation and multi-axis work.
- Experience working on complex, low-volume, high-value engineering components.
- The opportunity to develop your technical expertise within a specialist precision engineering environment.
Rotating Shift Pattern
Morning Shift
- Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Friday: 6:00am - 11:30am
Afternoon Shift
- Monday - Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm
The shifts operate on a rotating basis.
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 UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
CNC Turner / Setter Operator - Precision Engineering employer: Office Angels Limited
Office Angels is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive work culture, flexible temporary roles, and access to various benefits including weekly pay, pension options, and health support, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while gaining valuable experience. Located in South Lanarkshire, this role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced operations team, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to enhance their administrative skills in compliance and logistics.
