Manual Horizontal Borer / Milling Machinist

Keyplant Automation Ltd; Leek; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Birthday holiday

Pension (NEST)

On-site parking

In-house training

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Key Plant Automation Ltd is seeking an experienced Manual Horizontal Borer / Milling Machinist to join our production environment in Leek. The role requires setting and operating large manual machines, reading engineering drawings, and performing precision machining with tight tolerances.

We offer in-house training, pension options (NEST), holiday entitlement, and a yearly attendance bonus. Overtime is flexible and there is opportunities for progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large manual machines.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use height gauges, micrometres and vernier to measure finished parts.
• Machining precision components to tight tolerances.
• Be safety minded and ensure high quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual machines including horizontal borers and vertical planers.
• Machine fabrications and components to tight tolerances.
• Perform quality checks and inspections during production.
• Read drawings and select appropriate measuring tools.
• Work as part of a team or independently to meet targets.

Skills

Manual horizontal borer

Milling machinist

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Height gauges

Tools

Height gauges

Micrometres

Vernier calipers

Job description

Full time, permanent position available with an immediate start.

Key Plant Automation Ltd is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions, specializing in advanced welding, positioning, and robotic systems. With a reputation for quality, precision, and reliability, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology to industries worldwide.

Due to company growth are looking for an experienced Manual Horizontal Borer / Milling Machinist with experience operating large manual machines to join our production environment. We are looking for an individual who has experience working with vertical and/or horizontal borers.

Employment stability.

The opportunity to earn a yearly attendance bonus.

We supply and maintain the company work wear.

In house training courses are provided.

Option to join the company pension scheme, NEST.

Entitlement to a birthday holiday.

Free on-site secure parking.

Flexible overtime.

Internal progression for the right candidate.

The Company:

World Leaders in welding and robot manipulation.

Able to provide bespoke solutions to a World Class Customer Base.

We design and manufacture high precision mechanical products for use in the production of wind turbines, the nuclear and defence sectors, general engineering, and oil and gas industries.

Our machining is working mainly with ferrous but some non-ferrous metals, working to high precision tolerances.

Progressive forward thinking and expanding due to growth.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a precision engineering background. You will need to have experience in one or more of the following: -

Manual horizontal borer – setting and machining of large fabrications and components. Operations include milling, drilling/tapping and boring to some tight tolerances.

Manual vertical planer – setting and machining of large fabrications and components.

Manual vertical borer.

Our ideal candidate will:

Work as part of a team or by themselves, setting and operating manual machines, vertical and horizontal borers.

Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Use height gauges, micrometres and vernier’s to accurately measure finished parts.

Be performing quality checks and inspections.

Be machining precision components to tight tolerances.

Be safety minded and ensure good quality workmanship that upholds company standards.

Essential attributes:

Honesty and reliability.

Familiarity to working in a precision engineering manufacturing environment.

Monday – Thursday 8am - 5pm. Fridays 7:30am - 4pm.

Holiday entitlement – 20 days + 8 bank holidays (+1 birthday holiday).

The company has a shutdown over the Christmas period.

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