Machinist Horizontal Boring Machine TOS 100 – Canterbury, UK

This role involves operating TOS W100 horizontal boring machines with full digital axis readout. The job includes working to coordinates, boring holes with Wohlhaupter boring heads, as well as milling, drilling and tapping operations.

It is a precision engineering position focused mainly on one-off to three-off machining work for components used in the automotive and agricultural sectors. The successful candidate should be confident setting up workpieces for finish machining, reading 2D and 3D drawings, and checking tolerances using accurate measuring equipment such as bore micrometres.

1. Operate TOS W100 horizontal boring machines with full digital axis readout.
2. Work accurately to coordinates and machine components to engineering drawings.
3. Carry out boring operations using Wohlhaupter boring heads.
4. Perform milling, drilling and tapping as part of daily machining work.
5. Set up workpieces correctly for precision finish machining.
6. Inspect completed work using bore micrometres and other measuring instruments.
7. Read and interpret both 2D and 3D technical drawings.
8. Produce high-quality one-off and small-batch components for industrial applications.

1. Minimum 5 years of experience with manual boring machines.
2. Strong practical experience with boring machine operation is essential.
3. Apprentice-trained background would be an advantage.
4. Ability to set up workpieces independently for finish machining.
5. Good understanding of 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
6. Very good measurement skills, including the use of bore micrometres.
7. Experience in general machining and low-volume production work.
8. Reliable, accurate and professional approach to precision workshop work.

1. Competitive annual salary of £40,000 to £56,000, depending on experience.
2. Weekly BACS payment.
3. Full-time day shift role with 39 hours per week.
4. Plenty of overtime opportunities available.
5. Company pension scheme.
6. 5 weeks of annual holiday to be taken when required.
7. Long-term opportunity with an established engineering company in Kent.

The employer is based in Chartham near Canterbury, Kent and operates in the precision engineering and machining sector. The workplace offers a professional workshop environment focused on quality, accuracy and reliable production standards.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates looking for stable long-term employment in an engineering role within an established industrial setting in the United Kingdom.