CNC Machinist

CNC Setter Operator (Milling or Turning)

Precision Optical Engineering, Leicester, LE8 area.

Mon-Fri – Mornings and Afternoons. Up to £38,500 per annum. Holiday and Pension.

Are you a skilled CNC Machinist with experience in Milling or Turning, looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on.

Our established client designs and manufactures high-performance optical components, from prototype to volume production. They are looking for skilled CNC Machinists with experience in precision engineering to join their growing team. Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas.

• Work within a small team operating CNC machinery, including 3-axis CNC Hurco Milling, high-speed spindle polishers, single-point diamond turning machines and twin-lap polishing machines to manufacture a wide range of precision optics.
• Continuous process improvements, participating as a team member or under the direct instruction of your team leader or manager.
• Quality checking on parts.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures as required.

• Experience in using CNC machines to produce high-precision parts.
• Experience in using spindle polishers or diamond turners, or happy to learn.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• A team player, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Having an eye for detail.

• Up to £38,500 per annum.
• Mon-Fri – Mornings and Afternoons.
• Salary depending on skills and experience.
• Company pension.
• Holiday package.
• In-house training and company support structure.

• "This is the job for me! When can I start?" Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on  between 8.30am – 5.30pm.
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