Job Description
Are you an experienced Manual Machinist or Tool Room Machinist
with a strong background operating conventional machinery?
Are you a time-served engineer who enjoys producing precision
components, working from technical drawings and taking ownership
of machining work from start to finish?
We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in New Milton
who are looking to recruit an experienced General Machinist to
join their Tool Room.
This is a hands-on position that would suit an experienced
machinist who is confident with manual lathes and mills and has
spent significant time working within a Tool Room environment.
What's the role all about?
As the General Machinist, you'll be responsible for supporting
internal manufacturing and tooling requirements, producing
components to specified quality standards using a range of
conventional Tool Room machinery.
Working closely with Production, Quality and Production
Engineering, you'll manufacture components from technical
engineering drawings, using your machining knowledge and
experience to ensure accuracy, quality and consistency.
This isn't simply a machine operating position. We're looking for
a time-served machinist who understands conventional machining
techniques, can confidently interpret engineering drawings and
has the experience to work independently when required.
Key responsibilities
* Set and operate a range of conventional/manual Tool Room
machinery
* Operate manual lathes, mills, drills, bandsaws and off-hand
grinders
* Manufacture components and tooling to specified engineering and
quality requirements
- Read and interpret detailed technical engineering drawings
- Work with engineering tolerances and understand associated GD&T
- Carry out accurate dimensional inspection of manufactured
components
* Use gauges, micrometers, calipers and electronic measuring
equipment
* Ensure documented process controls are followed throughout
manufacturing
* Work closely with Quality, Production and Production
Engineering teams
* Identify and resolve manufacturing problems using a logical and
data-led approach
* Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping within the Tool
Room
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company
procedures and Health & Safety requirements
What you'll need
We're looking for someone with substantial hands-on machining
experience. You'll need:
- To be a time-served engineer
- A minimum of 5 years' experience working within a Tool Room
environment
- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
- Extensive experience setting and operating manual/conventional
machinery
- Strong experience with manual lathes and milling machines
- Experience operating drills, bandsaws, grinders and other Tool
Room equipment
* Ability to confidently read and interpret technical engineering
drawings
- Knowledge of GD&T
- Excellent understanding of engineering measurement and
inspection techniques
* Extensive experience using micrometers, calipers, gauges and
electronic measuring equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Logical problem-solving ability
Desirable
It would also be beneficial if you have:
* HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical
Engineering
- Knowledge of CAD software packages
- Previous experience using CAD within a machining or Tool Room
environment
About you
You'll be an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing
accurate, high-quality work.
You'll be:
- Practical and mechanically minded
- Methodical and detail-focused
- Self-sufficient and confident working independently
- Equally comfortable working as part of a wider manufacturing
team
- Reliable, flexible and trustworthy
- Willing to learn and develop additional skills
- Proactive when approaching manufacturing problems
Interested?
If you're an experienced Manual Machinist, Tool Room Machinist,
Conventional Machinist or General Machinist with at least five
years' Tool Room experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Kingdom People for a confidential
discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to
this vacancy.
Machinist in New Milton employer: Kingdom People
As a Solutions Architect in Defence with our rapidly growing client, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative work culture that prioritises collaboration and professional development. The company offers competitive benefits, including opportunities for SC Clearance, and fosters an environment where your contributions directly impact national security and critical infrastructure. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to cutting-edge technology, this role provides a meaningful and rewarding career path in a vital sector.
