Honing Technician

About the role

The Hydraulics Division is looking for an experienced Honing Technician in East Ahmadi, Kuwait, to support the repair and refurbishment of hydraulic cylinders and precision industrial components. The technician operates honing equipment to restore internal bores to the required dimensions, geometry and surface finish.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect cylinder tubes and component bores for scoring, wear, corrosion and dimensional deviations.
• Set up and operate honing machines on hydraulic cylinder tubes and other precision components.
• Select honing stones, abrasives, tooling and operating parameters suited to the material and required finish.
• Control material removal to achieve the specified bore size, roundness, straightness and surface finish.
• Measure and record bore dimensions before, during and after honing with precision instruments.
• Identify defects or excessive wear that require further repair or component replacement.
• Coordinate with machining, assembly and inspection teams through the repair process.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, inspection records and a clean, safe work area.

Required profile

• ITI, diploma or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Machining or a related field; practical experience also considered.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial honing or hydraulic cylinder bore finishing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Knowledge of abrasive selection, honing defects and corrective adjustments.
• Commitment to workshop safety, quality and accurate documentation.

Required skills

• Use of internal micrometers, dial bore gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience in hydraulic cylinder repair is an advantage.