Details:
- Salary: £16 - 18 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Dukinfield Borough of Tameside
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
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