Manual Vertical Borer Setter​/Operator

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

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.

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

• 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.

• 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 work pieces.
• 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.

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.

• 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.