Manual Horizontal Borer Operator in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City

Manual Horizontal Borer Operator

Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £21.71 per hour (approximately £45,157 per annum based on 40 hours)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manual Horizontal Borer Operator to join an established precision engineering business in Aberdeen.

Our client is seeking a skilled and reliable machinist with strong experience operating manual horizontal boring machines, producing high-quality components to exacting engineering standards.

This position offers an excellent hourly rate, a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work within a well-established engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual horizontal boring machines to manufacture and machine precision components.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, specifications and machining instructions.
• Carry out boring, drilling, milling and associated machining operations as required.
• Machine new components and undertake refurbishment and rework of existing equipment.
• Conduct in-process dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Ensure components meet required quality standards and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate production records and material traceability.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience operating manual horizontal boring machines.
• Strong background in manual machining within a precision engineering or heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently.
• Good understanding of machining techniques, tolerances and measuring equipment.
• Experience working with large or complex engineered components would be advantageous.
• Relevant machining apprenticeship or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, a safety-conscious approach and the ability to work independently.

Salary & Benefits

• £21.71 per hour
• Approximately £45,157 annual earnings based on a 40-hour working week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of 10 public holidays
• Royal London pension scheme – 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
• Death-in-service benefit after 12 months' employment
• Employee medical insurance after two years' service
• Opportunity to join an established engineering business

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manual Horizontal Borer Operator seeking a competitive rate of pay, attractive benefits and a stable engineering environment.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to find out more about this opportunity.