First Achieve Engineering are seeking a Machine Operator for an award-winning, global business, who specialise in the design and manufacture of supremely robust, high-technology solutions for various industries including foundries, forges, steelworks, nuclear plants and garbage disposal facilities. Our will be based out of their state-of-the-art facilities near East Kilbride.

• Paying an hourly rate in the £15 -£16.50 per hour

• 39 Hours per week, typically 6.00 -2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 1.30 finish on a Friday, with opportunity for overtime at enhanced rates.

• 32 days annual leave

• Company Sick Pay scheme (eligible after probation period)

• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Opportunity to become an Employee Director and join the board of directors.

• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company. Each share may earn a dividend based on profit in Financial Year

The main duties of this position are the following:

• Specialise in the setup and operation of a convention horizontal boring machine.
• Operate various other machine tools: lathe; milling machine; drill etc.
• Produce component parts from conventional engineering drawings and specifications in a timely manner and to high standards.
• Work to tight engineering tolerances.
• Inspect and measure own work throughout the manufacturing process.
• Assist in the creation of standard working procedures for typical processes.
• Work as part of a team to contribute to the continuous improvement of the department, via productivity or efficiency improvements.
• Adhere to good housekeeping practice, to ensure all equipment and working areas are kept clean and tidy.

Skills required

• Previous experience as a machine operator, or similar role.
• Ability to read mechanical detail drawings and understand the machining requirement from these.
• Skill operating various machine tools.

Desirable Experience

• Having used a "Kerns Richard SH75" or similar boring machine.
• Have a counterbalance forklift truck licence.
• Ability to operate overhead crane to load & unload parts
• Have knowledge of "Safe Working practice" in a machine shop environment.