Horizontal Borer - Conventional
First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are acting on behalf of their client, a well-established and highly successful engineering manufacturer, who are looking for an experienced Conventional Horizontal Borer to join their manufacturing team in South Lanarkshire
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Horizontal Borer looking for a stable, long-term position within a specialist engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate conventional horizontal boring machines.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Produce large and complex components to tight tolerances.
- Select appropriate tooling and machining methods.
- Inspect and measure your own work.
- Operate other conventional machinery where required, including lathes, mills and drills.
- Work safely and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Conventional Horizontal Borer / Horizontal Boring Machine Operator.
- Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
- Experience working to tight tolerances.
- Good understanding of machining processes and tooling.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Desirable: Experience with a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar, overhead crane operation and/or counterbalance forklift licence.
Benefits
- 32 days annual holiday
- Company profit-sharing bonus scheme
- Employer pension contribution matching up to 5%
- Flexibility with start and finish times Usual working hours Mon-Thu 6am-2.30pm Fri 6am-1.30pm
- Company sick pay scheme following probationIf you're an experienced Horizontal Borer and ready for your next move, apply today with First Achieve Engineering Recruitment.
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