Machine Operator

Bennett And Game Recruitment; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in East Kilbride is looking for an experienced Machine Operator to join their manufacturing team. The successful candidate will operate various machine tools, including horizontal boring machines, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while also contributing to process improvements in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

32 days holiday

Profit share bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a machine operator or in a similar role.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical detail drawings.
• Skilled in operating various machine tools (lathe, milling, drilling).

Responsibilities

• Operate horizontal boring and other conventional machine tools.
• Produce precision components from engineering drawings.
• Contribute to process improvements and departmental efficiency.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Proactive attitude

Safe working practices

Tools

Kerns Richard SH75

Counterbalance forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team at a well-established engineering firm based in East Kilbride. This role involves operating a variety of machine tools, with a particular focus on conventional horizontal boring. You will be working in a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, safety, and innovation. The ideal candidate will bring solid machining experience, the ability to read mechanical drawings, and a proactive attitude, contributing to both high-quality production and team success.

Machine Operator Job Overview

• Work includes operation of horizontal boring and other conventional machine tools
• Responsible for producing precision components from engineering drawings
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and departmental efficiency
• Adherence to company safety and quality values is essential

Machine Operator Job Requirements

• Previous experience as a machine operator or in a similar role
• Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical detail drawings
• Skilled in operating various machine tools (e.g., lathe, milling, drilling)
• Use of "Kerns Richard SH75" or similar boring machine
• Counterbalance forklift licence
• Overhead crane operation
• Awareness of safe working practices in a machine shop environment

Machine Operator Salary & Benefits

• 39 hours per week. 06:00-14:30 (Mon-Thurs), 06:00-13:30 (Fri)
• 32 days holiday
• Profit share bonus

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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