CNC Programmer

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer for a permanent role with an established engineering company in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will set, operate and program CNC horizontal borers to produce precision parts from drawings.

The role requires reading and interpreting drawings, self-inspection of parts, and willingness to work overtime. A strong background with Heidenhain controls and medium-to-heavy components is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and programming CNC horizontal borers.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience machining medium to heavy components.
• Self-inspection and quality checks on finished parts.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and programming CNC Horizontal Boring/Milling machines.
• Working from detailed engineering drawings and customer specifications.
• Producing medium to heavy workpieces to a high standard.
• Carrying out self-inspection and ensuring components meet quality requirements.
• Working safely and efficiently within a busy engineering environment.

Skills

CNC Horizontal Boring

Heidenhain controls

Programming

Reading engineering drawings

Inspection with measuring tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Horizontal Borer Setter / Operator / Programmer to join a well-established engineering company based in Ashton-under-Lyne. This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience working on CNC Horizontal Boring/Milling machines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating and programming CNC horizontal borers using Heidenhain control systems, producing high-quality medium to heavy-sized components from customer drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting, operating and programming CNC Horizontal Boring/Milling machines


• Working from detailed engineering drawings and customer specifications


• Producing medium to heavy workpieces to a high standard


• Carrying out self-inspection and ensuring components meet quality requirements


• Working safely and efficiently within a busy engineering environment


• Supporting overtime requirements when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience operating CNC Horizontal Boring/Milling machines


• Strong experience with Heidenhain controls


• Ability to set and programme machines independently


• Confident reading and working from engineering drawings


• Experience machining medium to heavy components


• Ability to inspect own work using measuring equipment


• Willingness to work overtime when required

Shift Options Available:

Day Shift

• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30


• Friday: 08:00 - 13:00


• 37 paid hours per week


• Overtime available (minimum expectation of 11 hours per week)


• Overtime paid at Time + 1/3


• Sundays paid at Time + 1/2

Night Shift

• Monday - Thursday: 18:00 - 06:00


• 4 x 12-hour shifts


• Paid lunch break included


• Overtime available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays


• Overtime paid at Time + 1/2

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Horizontal Borer to secure a long-term permanent position with strong overtime earning potential.