CNC Milling Machine Operator & Setter

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Thu Mar 26 15:14:43 2026
  • EMDG-08

Job Title: CNC Milling Machine Operator & Setter

Location: Manchester

Salary: £19.82 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 36 Hours, 4 days a week Mon-Thurs

Do you have experience setting and operating CNC milling machines ideally looking to be part of a successful, niche, but industry leading organisation?

EDM design, manufacture and install specialist mechanical applications to a diverse client base. On offer is an opportunity to work for a company that have an excellent reputation in their industry and a state-of-the-art facility to enable them to deliver on bespoke projects for a range of clients.

We are currently recruiting for a CNC Operator & Setter on a permanent basis to join our developing production teams. The CNC Operator & Setter is a skilled operative who is responsible for the Machining of detailed high tolerance components, using CNC 3 & 5 Axis machining centers.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Operating and setting of Mazak 5 and 3 Axis CNC machines.

· Primarily conversant with Mazak machine controls with some ability in Mazatrol online programming. (Predominantly Offline fed).

· Interpret engineering drawings, documents, manuals and technical instructions with clear understanding

· Producing a wide range of precision components.

About you:

Key Requirements:

· Time served Mechanical engineer with extensive machine shop experience.

· Completion of a recognised apprenticeship (preferably in composite craft/mechanical technician) or experience to equivalent depth.

· Working knowledge of CNC Machine controls such as, Mazak Matrix2, Mazak Smooth X, Heidenhaim and Siemens could potentially be advantageous moving forward.

· A skilled CNC Machinist possessing experience backed by fundamental manual machining disciplines.

· Candidates with some ability to utilise Autodesk/Delcam Power Mill, programming software would be at an advantage.

· A team player able to communicate at all levels.

· Must have good work ethic.

· Flexibility - shift working and overtime working may be required.

· Ability to achieve UK security clearance is essential due to ongoing Military/Defence projects.

Benefits:

· 4 day, 36hr week Monday to Thursday

· 20% premium when working shifts

· Supportive and enjoyable working environment

· Continuous Training and development

· Company Pension

· 25 days holiday + public holidays pro rata

· Life Insurance following 12 months service

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