Single Spindle Machine Setter

Description

Job Title: Single-Spindle Machine Setter / Operator (Precision Engineering)

Location: Leicester

Hours: Days

Pay rate: £13.50 to £15ph

A well-established precision engineering company in Leicester is looking for an experienced Single-Spindle Machine Setter / Operator to take ownership of a key production section. This role is ideally suited to someone with strong shopfloor experience who is confident working with traditional cam-operated machinery.

The Role

You will be primarily responsible for setting, running, and maintaining single-spindle, cam-operated, bar-fed automatic machines. This is a hands-on role requiring a solid understanding of spindle machine setup, tooling, and production optimisation to ensure consistent, high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities

* Full setup and operation of single-spindle cam-operated bar-fed machines

* Adjusting cams, tooling, and feeds to achieve optimal performance

* Monitoring production output, quality, and machine efficiency

* Diagnosing and resolving machining or setup issues

* Carrying out routine maintenance and basic fault finding

* Ensuring adherence to health & safety and quality standards

About You

* Proven experience working with single-spindle automatic machines

* Strong shopfloor engineering background

* Ability to set machines independently and troubleshoot issues

* Experience with cam-operated systems is highly desirable

* Willingness to learn xjnqpsq and develop further (training can be provided where needed)

* Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive

What's on Offer

* Full-time position: 5 days per week, 42.5 hours (flexible working hours available)

* Opportunity to specialise in and take ownership of a spindle machining section

* Training and ongoing development opportunities

* Potential for a permanent role after a successful trial period

* Stable position within a well-established engineering environment

Ad ID: 5418229495