At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate manual lathes and mills to create precision components.
- Company: Join a specialist manufacturing business focused on quality.
- Benefits: Hands-on role with opportunities for skill development and career growth.
- Other info: Support continuous improvement and work in a clean, organised space.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a quality-driven environment with your machining skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with manual machining and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 34334 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Manual Machinist who takes pride in precision, accuracy and high-quality workmanship? Do you enjoy working with manual lathes, mills and finishing equipment to produce components to tight tolerances? We are supporting a specialist manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Manual Machinist to join their Machine Shop team.
Whats the role all about? As a Manual Machinist, you’ll be responsible for the safe and accurate machining of metallic components, working from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets. This is a hands-on role where quality, traceability and attention to detail are key.
Key responsibilities- Operate manual lathes, manual mills and workshop machinery
- Work from engineering drawings, job cards and process sheets
- Machine and finish components to tight tolerances
- Carry out precision inspections using manual measuring tools
- Maintain accurate traceability documentation and test sheets
- Support MRB, NCR and audit activities where required
- Complete TPM routines to support tooling and machine life
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Minimise scrap, rework and waste through efficient working practices
- Support continuous improvement and 5S activities
- Previous manual machining experience
- Experience using manual mills, lathes and workshop tools
- Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings
- Strong measurement accuracy and attention to detail
- Good record-keeping and traceability discipline
- A reliable, self-motivated and quality-focused approach
- Machining / toolmaking apprenticeship
- Aerospace or precision engineering experience
- Surface grinding experience
- Exposure to 5S or continuous improvement
Interested? If you’re an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a hands-on role within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Manual Machinist in Hampshire employer: Kingdom People
Join a specialist manufacturing business that values precision and quality in every component produced. As a Manual Machinist, you'll thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement, while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in a clean and organised environment. With a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail, this role offers a rewarding experience for those passionate about their trade.
