Single Spindle Machine Setter

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 and 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, ..... full job details .....