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Date Added: Fri 27/03/2026

CNC Milling Machine Operator & Setter

Manchester, M1, UK
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Company: EDM LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £19.82/hour

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 centres.

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 servicePlease click on the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; CNC Programmer, CNC, Operator, CNC Operator, CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Machinist, Turner, CNC Turner, Programmer, CNC Operative, CNC Engineer, CNC Miller, Miller, Machine Operative may also be considered
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