Horizontal Borer Machine Operator (Conventional / Manual)
East Kilbride | Full-Time
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in East Kilbride. The business designs and manufactures specialist heavy industrial equipment supplied globally and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term staff retention.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Horizontal Borer Machine Operator to their machine & fabrication workshop.
The Role:
This position will focus on the setup and operation of conventional (manual) horizontal boring machines within a busy engineering workshop environment.
This is a hands-on machining role working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
Main duties include:
*
Setting and operating a conventional horizontal boring machine
*
Operating other manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines and drills
*
Working from detailed engineering drawings
*
Producing precision components to tight tolerances
*
Inspecting and measuring your own work
*
Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards
*
Contributing to continuous improvement within the workshop
Requirements:
To be considered, you must have:
*
Previous experience operating manual / conventional machine tools
*
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
*
Experience working to tight tolerances
*
Strong understanding of safe working practices in a machine shop
Desirable (but not essential):
*
Experience operating a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar horizontal borer
*
Overhead crane experience
*
Counterbalance forklift licence
⚠️ This role is focused on conventional/manual machining. CNC-only experience is unlikely to be suitable unless you also have strong manual machining experience.
What’s On Offer :
*
Competitive salary and benefits package
*
Early finish Friday
*
32 days holiday
*
Employer matched 5% pension
*
Profit-share bonus scheme
*
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business
If you’re an experienced manual machinist looking for a secure, long-term move in a professional workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you