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Single Spindle Machine Setter

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 13.5 - 15 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester

Expire in: 20 days

Job 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 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

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