Posted 29 July, 2026
Capstan Setter Operator
Recruitment Helpline
WV1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Capstan Setter Operator to join a well-established company! Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Salary: Competitive Salary, Negotiable Depending on Experience. Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2. Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 4:45pm. About The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EXPERIENCED CAPSTAN SETTER OPERATOR to join one of the UKs award winning leading manufacturers of High-Quality Special Fasteners. They are looking for someone with proven previous experience setting, and operating MANUAL CAPSTAN machines (for example 2D’s, 3D’s 4D’s) Key Responsibilities: * Be able to use measuring equipment such as micrometres, calliper gauges, verniers etc. * Competent in using Coventry Die heads, roller boxes and fette heads * Experience setting and operating Capstan machines. * Machine a wide range of components to tight tolerances ensuring all products meet our high-quality standards. * Select machine tools to produce components to drawings and specifications. * Must be able to demonstrate a good level of understanding technical engineering drawings for turned or threaded parts * Setting up new jobs on the machine * Maintaining a level of self-inspection throughout a batch. * Working within a team on the section and can use own initiative. * It is essential that the right candidate is happy to work on different machines depending on where they are required. Company Benefits: * Negotiable depending on experience * Overtime Available * 34 days holiday including bank holidays pro-rata. * Pay care scheme after probational period. If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need
