Capstan Setter Operator
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-10
Listing for:
People Solutions Group Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-10
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Rates of Pay: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience Shift Pattern:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm Benefits:
Your benefits as a Capstan Setter / Operator are:
Permanent, full-time position £30,000 - £34,000 salary Monday to Friday working Day shifts with no nights Early finish every Friday 26 days' holiday per year Holiday entitlement increases after 3, 5 and 10 years Stable and established engineering environment Long-term career opportunity Day-to-Day Duties:
As a Capstan Setter / Operator , you will work:
Setting and operating Capstan lathes Setting tooling and machinery ready for production Producing components accurately and efficiently Reading and working from engineering drawings and specifications Adjusting machine settings and tooling where required Using measuring equipment to check finished components Working accurately to required tolerances and quality standards Identifying and resolving machining or tooling issues Monitoring production to ensure consistent quality Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Essential
Skills:
To be successful as a Capstan Setter / Operator , you will need:
Previous experience setting and operating Capstan lathes
Experience with in an engineering, machining, or manufacturing environment Ability to read and understand engineering drawings Good knowledge of tooling and machine setting Experience using measuring equipment Ability to work accurately to tolerances Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently A reliable and proactive approach to work Desirable
Experience:
Previous experience as a Capstan Setter Previous experience as a Machine Setter Previous experience as a Lathe Operator Previous experience as a Production Machinist Experience working within a precision engineering environment Additional machining experience would be advantageous Training:
Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment Apply:
If you are an experienced Capstan Setter / Operator looking for a permanent day-shift opportunity in Wolverhampton, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.
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