CNC Setter/Operator (Programming)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks an experienced CNC Setter/Operator to program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software. This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and early finishes every Friday. The ideal candidate has a background in CNC machining and offline programming experience. Full training will be provided on various machines.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Bonus

Early Finish Fridays

Monday - Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC lathes or milling machines.
• Offline programming experience using CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to work to precise engineering tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Programming CNC machines using CAD/CAM software.
• Setting up machinery, tooling, and fixtures.
• Operating CNC lathes, milling machines, and boring machines.
• Inspecting finished components using various inspection methods.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360 or CIMCO)

Setting up machinery

Quality inspection methods

Job description

CNC Setter/Operator (Programming)

£34,000 – £38,500 + Overtime + Bonus + Early Finish Fridays + Days Based + Monday - Friday

Ashton-under-Lyne

Are you a CNC Operator/Setter with a background on lathes or milling machines, looking to step into a programming-focused role with excellent pay, weekday hours, and early finishes every Friday?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering company producing high‑precision metal components for the rail, defence, and industrial sectors. The business is part of a larger engineering group with a strong order book and ongoing investment in modern machinery.

The role is primarily programming-focused. You will use CAD/CAM software such as CIMCO or Fusion 360 to program CNC machines, as well as set up and operate them. Full training will be provided on vertical and horizontal boring machines, so no prior experience on these machines is required.

This position is ideal for CNC Setters/Operators who already have offline programming experience and want to focus on programming larger components while working in a supportive, days‑based environment.

THE ROLE:

• Programming CNC machines using CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360 or CIMCO)
• Setting up machinery, tooling, fixtures, and inspection equipment
• Operating CNC lathes, milling machines, and boring machines (Vertical/Horizontal)
• Working to precise engineering tolerances
• Inspecting finished components using a variety of quality inspection methods
• 37‑hour working week, Monday to Friday, with early Friday finish

THE PERSON:

• CNC Machinist with a background on Lathes or Milling machines
• Offline programmed a CNC machines using Fusion 360 or similar
• Commutable to the Midlands site

Reference: BBBH22904A

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.