CNC ElgaMill - Setter​/Operator​/Programmer (Nights

CNC Elgamill - Setter/Operator/Programmer (Night Shift)

Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary: £56,500 - £66,500 per annum
Shift: Nights
Employment Type: Permanent

Our client, a well-established heavy engineering company, is seeking an experienced CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer to join their night shift machine shop team. This is a permanent opportunity offering excellent earning potential within a specialist heavy engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating, and programming a CNC Elgamill machining centre, producing medium to large engineering components to customer specifications.

The machine operates using Fanuc controls, and candidates must be capable of programming directly from engineering drawings. Experience using CIMCO CAD/CAM or Autodesk Fusion for offline programming would be highly advantageous. Working within a heavy engineering environment, the successful candidate will manufacture large fabrications, castings, and precision-machined components while maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Setting, operating, and programming a CNC Elgamill machining centre.
• Programming directly from engineering drawings using Fanuc controls.
• Producing medium to heavy engineering components to customer specifications.
• Machining large fabrications, castings, and complex engineering components.
• Selecting suitable tooling, work holding methods, cutting conditions, and machining strategies.
• Using CIMCO CAD/CAM or Autodesk Fusion software for offline programming where appropriate.
• Carrying out first-off and in-process inspections using manual measuring equipment.
• Ensuring all components meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient working environment.
• Supporting production requirements and completing overtime when required.

• Proven experience setting, operating, and programming CNC milling machines.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems.
• Ability to program directly from engineering drawings.
• Experience machining medium to large engineering components within a heavy engineering environment.
• Experience working with large fabrications and castings.
• Strong understanding of tooling, machining strategies, feeds, speeds, and tolerances.
• Ability to inspect own work using manual measuring equipment.
• Experience using CIMCO CAD/CAM or Autodesk Fusion for offline programming would be advantageous.
• A flexible approach with the willingness to work overtime when required.

• Monday
  - Thursday: 18:00 - 06:00
• 4 x 12-hour shifts
• Paid lunch break included

• Night shift paid at T+1/3 (time and a third).
• Additional overtime available on Fridays after 13:00, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Overtime paid at T+1/2 (time and a half).

Regular overtime provides an excellent opportunity to further increase annual earnings.

• Permanent position with a well-established heavy engineering business.
• 33 days holiday.
• Night shift earnings of approximately £56,500 - £66,500 per annum.
• Regular overtime opportunities available.
• 33 days' annual holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme with an 8% total contribution (5% employee, 3% employer).
• Health & Safety bonus scheme paying £250 every 6 months for qualifying employees.