Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator

Fcinow; Ashton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Ashton-Under-Lyne is expanding its machining department and seeking Manual and CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operators. You will operate and set up horizontal boring and milling machines, working from precision drawings. Successful candidates will have strong experience and are expected to adhere to safety protocols while contributing to team objectives. Both day and night shifts are available, with competitive pay based on skill level and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay every Friday

Company pension scheme: 8% total contribution

Health & Safety bonus scheme: £250 every 6 months

Regular overtime available

Secure, long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience in machining medium to heavy components to precision standards.
• Willing to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate horizontal boring or milling machines.
• Interpret and work from customer engineering drawings.
• Complete quality and production documentation.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Experience setting and operating manual horizontal boring machines

Ability to work from customer drawings and specifications

Confident in self-inspection

Experience setting, operating and programming CNC machines

Familiarity with Cimco CAD/CAM or Fusion

Job description

Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator Manual or CNC

Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Skill-dependent, paid weekly

We are expanding our machining department and have multiple opportunities for Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operators and CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmers across both day and night shifts. These roles involve machining medium to heavy components to precision standards in a busy engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Set and operate horizontal boring or milling machines (manual or CNC depending on role).
• Interpret and work from customer engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine medium to heavy workpieces to required tolerances.
• Carry out self-inspection using standard measuring equipment.
• Maintain machine cleanliness, basic upkeep, and safe operation.
• Complete necessary quality and production documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production deadlines.
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
• Support overtime requirements in line with operational needs.

Positions Available:

Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator

• Shift: 1 position just nights
• Pay: £15.00 £18.00 per hour (skill dependent)

Requirements:

• Experience setting and operating manual horizontal boring machines or a strong milling background.
• Ability to work from customer drawings and specifications.
• Confident in self-inspection.
• Willing to work overtime when required.

CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer

• Shifts: 1 position just days, 1 position just nights
• Pay: £17.00 £20.00 per hour (skill dependent)

Requirements:

• Experience setting, operating and programming CNC horizontal boring/milling machines using Heidenhain controls.
• Capable of working to drawings and specifications for medium to heavy components.
• Confident in self-inspection.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

CNC Hartford Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer

• Shift: 1 position just nights
• Pay: £17.00 £20.00 per hour (skill dependent)

Requirements:

• Experience setting, operating, and programming CNC milling machines using Fanuc controls.
• Familiarity with Cimco CAD/CAM or Fusion for programming is beneficial.
• Ability to work to drawings and specifications.
• Confident in self-inspection.
• Willing to work overtime when required.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shift (37 paid hours)

• Mon Thu: 08:00 16:30
• Fri: 08:00 13:00
• 30-minute unpaid lunch MonThu; no lunch on Friday
• Expected to complete at least 10 hours overtime per week
• Overtime paid time and a third on Weekdays, time and a half on Sundays

Night Shift (4 12-hour shifts)

• Mon Thu: 18:00 06:00
• Paid lunch break
• Overtime available Friday after 13:00, plus Saturday & Sunday, paid at time and a half

Pay & Benefits:

• Pay up to £20.00 per hour, depending on skill and experience
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Company pension scheme: 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer)
• Health & Safety bonus scheme: £250 every 6 months for qualifying staff
• Regular overtime available
• Secure, long-term roles within a well-established engineering company