Manual Horizontal Borer Setter / Operator

Are you an experienced Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator seeking a new opportunity on a day shift?

We’re supporting an established engineering business in their search for a skilled Manual Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator.

We need someone who has previous experience setting and operating manual horizontal boring machines or a strong milling background.

The business specialises in machining engineering components, working to customer-issued drawings and specifications to deliver high-quality products.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then read on...

What you’ll get

• £16–£18 per hour (DOE)

• Day Shift

• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays

• Overtime opportunities when required

• The opportunity to join an established engineering business

• Bonus opportunities

About You

• Experienced setting and operating manual horizontal boring machines, or with a strong background in milling

• Able to read and interpret customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications

• Confident setting up machines and selecting appropriate tooling for machining operations

• Able to use precision measuring equipment to check components against engineering drawings

• Able to inspect your own work and maintain high standards of quality and accuracy

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and precision

• Willing to work overtime when required

About the role

• A key part of the role will be setting and operating manual horizontal boring machines

• You’ll work from customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications to produce components to the required dimensions and tolerances

• You’ll be responsible for setting up machines, selecting suitable tooling and preparing workpieces for machining

• As part of the role, you’ll carry out horizontal boring and associated machining operations in line with job requirements

• You’ll use appropriate measuring equipment to check dimensions and ensure components meet customer specifications

• You’ll carry out self-inspection throughout the machining process, ensuring work is completed to the required quality standards

• You’ll identify any machining issues and adjust where necessary to achieve the required accuracy and finish

• You’ll ensure components are machined efficiently and completed in line with production requirements

• You’ll maintain a safe and organised working environment, following relevant health and safety procedures

About the Company

• An established engineering business with a strong reputation for quality and reliability

• A specialist manufacturer supporting a range of customer requirements

• A business committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

• An opportunity to join an experienced team within a stable working environment