At a Glance
- Tasks: Set up and operate manual lathes to create precision components.
- Company: Rapidly growing engineering company specialising in machining and heat treatment.
- Benefits: 20 days holiday, profit sharing, and early finishes on Fridays.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and craft high-quality components with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Manual Turner and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 18.5 - 18.5 £ per hour.
Our client is a rapidly growing engineering company, specialising in machining and heat treatment. We are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Turner. The successful candidate will set up and operate manual lathes to produce high-quality precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
Package:
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contractual profit sharing scheme
- 40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays (6:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm finish Fridays)
- Hourly rate £14.50 - £18.50 per hour (DOE)
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely and efficiently
- Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Carry out in-process inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications
- Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T where applicable
- Carry out routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and HSE standards
- Work effectively as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment
- Strong ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
- Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.)
- Good understanding of machining techniques, materials, and tooling
- Ability to work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Experience working with one-off and small batch production
Tool Fitter (Permanent) in Mansfield employer: Streamline Search Limited
Join a rapidly growing engineering company that values precision and quality in machining and heat treatment. With a supportive work culture, competitive hourly rates, and a profit-sharing scheme, employees enjoy a balanced 40-hour work week with early finishes on Fridays, fostering both professional growth and personal well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Manual Turners to thrive in a dynamic environment while contributing to high-quality production standards.
