Posted 31 July, 2026
Vertical Borer
Career Makers
Ashton-under-Lyne, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Manual / CNC Vertical Borer Setter / OperatorLocation: Ashton-under-Lyne Salary: Up to £20 per hour for CNC Programmers, up to £17 per hour for Manual Setters Shifts Available: Days & NightsHours:Permanent day shift or permanent night shiftDay shift: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8am to 1pm, OT expectedNight shift: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 6am, OT available Friday after 1pm and weekendThe Company:Our client is a leading precision engineering and heavy machining specialist, providing high-quality manufacturing solutions for customers across a variety of industrial sectors. With extensive experience in producing complex, large-scale engineered components, they operate a highly skilled machine shop equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit experienced Manual and CNC Vertical Borer Setter / Operators to join their team.Manual Vertical Borer Setter / OperatorThe Role:You will be responsible for setting and operating manual vertical boring machines to produce medium to heavy engineered components in line with customer drawings and specifications.Key Responsibilities:Set and operate manual vertical boring machines.Machine medium to heavy workpieces accurately and efficiently.Work from customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications.Carry out self-inspection using appropriate measuring equipment.Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.Work safely and efficiently within a busy engineering environment.Complete overtime when required.The Ideal Candidate:Previous experience setting and operating manual vertical boring machines.Alternatively, candidates with a strong turning background will be considered.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.Experience working with medium to heavy components.Confident carrying out self-inspection.Reliable, flexible and quality focused.CNC Vertical Borer Setter / Operator / ProgrammerThe Role:You will be responsible for setting, operating and programming CNC Vertical Boring/Lathe machines, producing medium to heavy engineered components to customer specifications.Key Responsibilities:Set, operate and programme CNC Vertical Boring/Lathe machines.Programme using Fanuc control systems .Utilise CIMCO CAD/CAM or Fusion software for programming where required.Manufacture components from engineering drawings and customer specifications.Carry out self-inspection to ensure quality standards are maintained.Work accurately to tight tolerances.Complete overtime when required.The Ideal Candidate:Previous experience setting, operating and programming CNC Vertical Boring/Lathe machines.Strong knowledge of Fanuc controls .Experience with CIMCO CAD/CAM or Fusion software would be advantageous.Able to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.Experience machining medium to heavy components.Competent using manual measuring equipment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.TPBN1_UKTJ
