Precision Horizontal Borer – CNC Machinist (2-Shift)

Westray Recruitment Group; Consett; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Death in service

Income protection

Cycle to work

Travel allowance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Based in Consett, Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled machinist for precision components with a focus on horizontal boring. You will read engineering drawings, set and operate machines, and ensure parts meet high-quality standards for in-house and global supply.

The role requires a time-served background in machine shop work, CNC knowledge, and strong attention to detail. You’ll join a small, dedicated team committed to reliability and continuous improvement on a dayshift basis.

Qualifications

• Time-served machinist with hands-on shop experience.
• Experience with a variety of materials.
• Strong background in horizontal boring; Fagor controls advantageous.
• CNC machining knowledge.
• Able to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Committed to high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture precision components from engineering drawings using various machining methods with a focus on horizontal boring.
• Operate and set machinery to produce high-quality parts for in-house assemblies and global customer supply.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and company/British Standards procedures.
• Interpret metric and imperial measurements confidently.
• Support a flexible workshop environment handling diverse components and materials.
• Collaborate with a small, skilled team to achieve production targets and maintain workflow.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and participate in team activities.

Skills

Horizontal boring

Giddings & Lewis A130B

Fagor controls

CNC machining

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Based in Consett, Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a skilled machinist for precision components with a focus on horizontal boring. You will read engineering drawings, set and operate machines, and ensure parts meet high-quality standards for in-house and global supply.

The role requires a time-served background in machine shop work, CNC knowledge, and strong attention to detail. You’ll join a small, dedicated team committed to reliability and continuous improvement on a dayshift basis.