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Capstan setter operator

Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
Workforce Staffing Ltd
Operator
Posted: 22 October
Offer description

Capstan Setter Operator
Wolverhampton (WV10)
£15.00 - £16.50 per hour | Full-time | Permanent
Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-1pm

WF Tech are proud to be representing a precision engineering business based in Wolverhampton, who are looking to add an experienced Capstan Setter Operator to their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that produces high-quality engineered components, offering a clean working environment, long-term stability, and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
. Set and operate manual machines including Capstan Lathes, Pillar Drills, Chamfer Mate, and Tapping Arms.
. Produce work to schedule using manual machinery to tight tolerances.
. Inspect finished components using gauges and measuring equipment.
. Liaise closely with the CNC Machining Department to support production.
. Load and operate shot blasters, ultrasonic cleaners, and tempering furnaces when required.
. Assist with other shop floor duties as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:
. Time-served manual machinist with strong turning and milling background.
. Proven experience as a Capstan Setter, including setting Coventry die heads and roller boxes.
. Confident using inspection and measuring tools.
. Experience producing threaded components.
. Good bench fitting and grinding skills (e.g. chaser grinding).
. Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Skills:
. CNC machine operation experience.
. Knowledge of finishing and heat treatment processes.
. Experience using shadowgraphs or hardness testing machines.
. Welding or surface grinding experience.
. Counterbalance forklift licence.

Interested?
. Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
. If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview, then please contact Jacob Beard on (phone number removed) for more information or send an email to (url removed)
. Immediate starts are available!

WF Tech are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Precision & Advanced Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Machining Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions.
Our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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