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Manual & CNC Borer / Milling Setter Operators & Programmers

Actio Recruitment
Ashton-under-Lyne · posted 29 July 2026
Salary
£18 – £20 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
Category
Engineering
Manual & CNC Borer / Milling Setter Operators & Programmers 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
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