Manual Horizontal Borer / Milling Machinist

Company: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
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Location: Leek
Job Description:

Position Summary

Full time, permanent position available with an immediate start.

Company Overview

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.

Role Summary

Due to company growth we 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.

Required Experience

  • 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.

Ideal Candidate Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Perform quality checks and inspections.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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.

Benefits

  • Employment stability.
  • Competitive salary.
  • 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.

Work Location: In person

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Posted: June 7th, 2026