Manual & CNC Borer / Milling Setter Operators & Programmers
CV-LibraryAshton-under-Lyne, Borough of TamesidepermanentPosted: 29 July 2026
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Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience) plus overtime and shift premiums
Job Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for several experienced Manual and CNC Machinists to join a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer in Ashton-under-Lyne. We have opportunities available across a variety of boring and milling machines on permanent day or permanent night shifts.
Available Roles
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Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator
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Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator
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CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Heidenhain)
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CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
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CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
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CNC Hartford Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
Key Responsibilities
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Set, operate and program (where applicable) manual or CNC machines
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Produce medium to heavy engineering components from technical drawings
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Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
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Self-inspect completed components
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Maintain high quality standards
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Work overtime when required
Requirements
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Experience in one or more of the advertised machine types
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Manual boring experience or turning background for manual vertical borers
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Manual horizontal boring or milling background
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Heidenhain experience for CNC horizontal borers
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Fanuc experience for CNC vertical borers, Elgamill or Hartford machines
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CAD/CAM experience with Cimco or Fusion is advantageous
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Ability to work independently and inspect your own work
Shift Patterns
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Days: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm (37 paid hours)
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Nights: Monday to Thursday 6:00pm-6:00am (4 x 12-hour shifts)
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Permanent shifts - no rotation
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Regular overtime available
Benefits
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Up to £20.00 per hour depending on experience
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Overtime paid at enhanced rates
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Company pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
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£250 Health & Safety bonus every six months
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Stable permanent opportunity with a respected engineering manufacturer
If you have experience with manual or CNC boring or milling machines and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience) plus overtime and shift premiums
Job Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for several experienced Manual and CNC Machinists to join a well-established heavy engineering manufacturer in Ashton-under-Lyne. We have opportunities available across a variety of boring and milling machines on permanent day or permanent night shifts.
Available Roles
*
Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator
*
Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator
*
CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Heidenhain)
*
CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
*
CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
*
CNC Hartford Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer (Fanuc)
Key Responsibilities
*
Set, operate and program (where applicable) manual or CNC machines
*
Produce medium to heavy engineering components from technical drawings
*
Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
*
Self-inspect completed components
*
Maintain high quality standards
*
Work overtime when required
Requirements
*
Experience in one or more of the advertised machine types
*
Manual boring experience or turning background for manual vertical borers
*
Manual horizontal boring or milling background
*
Heidenhain experience for CNC horizontal borers
*
Fanuc experience for CNC vertical borers, Elgamill or Hartford machines
*
CAD/CAM experience with Cimco or Fusion is advantageous
*
Ability to work independently and inspect your own work
Shift Patterns
*
Days: Monday to Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm (37 paid hours)
*
Nights: Monday to Thursday 6:00pm-6:00am (4 x 12-hour shifts)
*
Permanent shifts - no rotation
*
Regular overtime available
Benefits
*
Up to £20.00 per hour depending on experience
*
Overtime paid at enhanced rates
*
Company pension (5% employee, 3% employer)
*
£250 Health & Safety bonus every six months
*
Stable permanent opportunity with a respected engineering manufacturer
If you have experience with manual or CNC boring or milling machines and are looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you