Permanent Jig Borer – Precision Machining & Re-engineering

The Best Connection; Chartham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Varied projects

Involvement in re-engineering

Quality-focused team

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Jig Borer to join our clients skilled machining team. This key role produces high-precision components to tight tolerances, supports retooling and re-engineering projects, and contributes to improvement initiatives.

You will set, operate and maintain jig boring machines, read detailed drawings, measure with micrometers, bore gauges and DTI, and collaborate with machinists and engineers to meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating jig borers (manual and/or CNC)
• Strong understanding of precision machining and tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent with measuring equipment (micrometers, bore gauges, DTI)
• A methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain jig boring machines to produce precision components
• Work from detailed engineering drawings and specifications
• Manufacture tooling, fixtures, jigs, and precision parts to tight tolerances
• Support retooling and re-engineering projects
• Carry out self-inspection using precision measuring equipment
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and housekeeping
• Collaborate with other machinists and engineers to meet customer requirements

Skills

Precision machining

Reading drawings

Tolerance understanding

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

DTI

Job description

The Best Connection is seeking an experienced Jig Borer to join our clients skilled machining team. This key role produces high-precision components to tight tolerances, supports retooling and re-engineering projects, and contributes to improvement initiatives.

You will set, operate and maintain jig boring machines, read detailed drawings, measure with micrometers, bore gauges and DTI, and collaborate with machinists and engineers to meet customer specifications.