At a Glance
- Tasks: Set, operate, and program CNC and manual machines for heavy engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading heavy engineering machine shop with a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, premium night shift pay, and regular overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects with large fabrications and heavy components.
- Qualifications: Experience in manual or CNC machining and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 47627 - 47627 £ per year.
A5 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. No fees are charged to candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.
Location – Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7
Our client is a heavy engineering machine shop with a lifting capacity of up to 60 tonnes, working on large fabrications, castings, and heavy engineering components. Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their current machining team across both manual and CNC disciplines, with the following vacancies currently available:
- Manual Turner
- Manual Miller
- CNC Miller
- CNC Turner
CNC machines operate on Fanuc controls, with the opportunity to carry out offline programming using CIMCO software. Both day shift and night shift positions are available, with the night shift paid at a premium rate including a shift allowance. Regular overtime is also available for those looking to increase their earnings.
Key Responsibilities
- Set, operate, and (for CNC roles) program machines directly from engineering drawings
- Work on large fabrications, castings, and heavy engineering components within a 60-tonne lifting capacity facility
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings accurately
- Carry out self-inspection of finished parts using manual measuring equipment
- Maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards across day or night shift operations
- For CNC positions: create and edit programs at the machine, with offline programming using CIMCO software advantageous
Candidate Requirements
- Manual Turner
Days - £32,708 - £38,480 per annum - 37 hours - (Monday - Thursday 8:00am/4:30pm & 8:00am/1:00pm Friday)
Nights - £56,576 - £66,394 per annum - 48 hours (Monday - Thursday 6:00pm/6:00am)
Proven experience operating manual lathes within a heavy engineering environment
Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
Experience with large fabrications, castings, and heavy components beneficial - Manual Miller
Days - £32,708 - £38,480 per annum - 37 hours - (Monday - Thursday 8:00am/4:30pm & 8:00am/1:00pm Friday)
Nights - £56,576 - £66,394 per annum - 48 hours (Monday - Thursday 6:00pm/6:00am)
Proven experience operating manual milling machines within a heavy engineering environment
Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
Experience with large fabrications, castings, and heavy components beneficial - CNC Miller
Days - £32,708 - £38,480 per annum - 37 hours - (Monday - Thursday 8:00am/4:30pm & 8:00am/1:00pm Friday)
Nights - £56,576 - £66,394 per annum - 48 hours (Monday - Thursday 6:00pm/6:00am)
Proven experience as a CNC Miller, programming directly from engineering drawings on Fanuc controls
Experience with offline programming using CIMCO software advantageous - CNC Turner
Days - £32,708 - £38,480 per annum - 37 hours - (Monday - Thursday 8:00am/4:30pm & 8:00am/1:00pm Friday)
Nights - £56,576 - £66,394 per annum - 48 hours (Monday - Thursday 6:00pm/6:00am)
Proven experience as a CNC Turner, programming directly from engineering drawings on Fanuc controls
Experience with offline programming using CIMCO software advantageous
All Roles
- Competent in reading engineering drawings and self-inspection using manual measuring equipment
- Comfortable working with large, heavy components in a busy machine shop environment
- Flexible to work day or night shift as required
Machinist in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: A5 Recruitment
A5 Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the laser cutting industry. Located in Hyde, SK14, we offer competitive salaries, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and safety. As a Team Leader, you'll have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team while driving continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment.
