Manual Vertical Borer Setter / Operator

Start People Ltd; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and Safety bonus £250 every six

Overtime opportunities

Permanent employment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Start People Ltd. in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator for a permanent day shift. You will set and operate manual vertical boring machinery to manufacture medium to heavy workpieces per drawings and specifications.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling, speeds and feeds, and inspecting your own work with precision. Overtime opportunities and a pension scheme are available.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and interpreting specs.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in own work.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual vertical boring machines.
• Manufacture medium to heavy engineering components from customer drawings.
• Select tooling, speeds and feeds for each job.
• Machining to required tolerances and inspect completed work with appropriate equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe working area and follow procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues and production teams and be flexible for overtime.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Quality inspection

Tools

Manual vertical boring machines

Measuring equipment

Job description

Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator – Day Shift

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour, depending on experience and skill level

Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8.00am–4.30pm; Friday, 8.00am–1.00pm

Overtime: Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday at time and a half

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator to join an established engineering business on a permanent day shift.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist with a strong vertical boring or manual turning background who is confident working from engineering drawings and manufacturing medium to heavy-sized engineering components.

The Role

As a Manual Vertical Borer Setter/Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating manual vertical boring machinery to manufacture medium and heavy workpieces to customer specifications. You will work independently, maintain high standards of quality and accuracy, and carry out thorough inspections of your own work.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual vertical boring machines.
• Manufacture medium to heavy engineering components and work accurately from customer drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Carry out machining operations to the required tolerances and inspect completed work using suitable measuring equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality, follow company procedures, keep your working area clean and safe.
• Work effectively with colleagues and production teams.
• Have flexibility to undertake overtime when required to meet production demands.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience setting and operating manual vertical boring machines.
• A strong manual turning background may also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and have experience machining medium to heavy workpieces.
• Good understanding of machining processes, tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to accurately inspect their own work, a reliable and hardworking approach, and confidence to work independently.

Working Hours and Pay

The position offers a permanent day shift, working Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 4.30pm and Friday from 8.00am to 1.00pm, with a paid lunch break.

The basic rate is up to £20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Overtime is available on Fridays after 1.00pm and throughout Saturday and Sunday, paid at time and a half.

Benefits

• The company offers a pension scheme with an 8% total weekly contribution, comprising a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer contribution.
• Qualifying employees can also receive a Health and Safety bonus of £250 every six months.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Permanent employment.
• Long‑term career prospects within an established engineering business.