Horizontal Borer Machine Operator (Conventional / Manual)
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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 experiencedHorizontal Borer Machine Operatorto 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 operatingmanual / conventionalmachine 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. xsngvjr CNC-only experience is unlikely to be suitable unless you also have strong manual machining experience.
Whats 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 youre an experienced manual machinist looking for a secure, long-term move in a professional workshop environment, wed love to hear from you.