At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate manual lathes and mills to create high-precision metal components.
- Company: Established engineering business in East Sussex with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent full-time role, and a skilled work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for stability and growth in a respected engineering setting.
- Why this job: Join a team where your skills and attention to detail truly matter.
- Qualifications: Experience in manual turning, milling, and reading engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Manual Turner East Sussex | Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Salary Are you an experienced Manual Turner looking for a long-term role where your engineering skills really matter?
We’re working with an established engineering business in East Sussex that is looking for a skilled Manual Turner to join its machine shop.
You’ll be producing small, high-precision metal components, working to tight tolerances and taking pride in getting things right first time.
- What you’ll be doing
- Operating manual lathes and mills
- Machining small metal components to exact specifications
- Reading and working from engineering drawings
- Working to tight tolerances and high-quality finishes
- Using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and bore micrometers
- Carrying out basic inspection of completed components
- Completing relevant production documentation
- Maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety What we’re looking for You’ll ideally be a time-served Manual Turner with solid hands-on experience using manual lathes and mills.
You’ll need
- Proven experience in manual turning and milling
- Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Experience working to high tolerances
- Good knowledge of precision measuring equipment
- Excellent attention to detail
- A strong focus on quality and safe working practices
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience working within a machine shop environment would be advantageous. What’s on offer?
- Permanent, full-time position
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Opportunity to work on precision-engineered components
- A skilled and established engineering environment
- A role where your practical experience and attention to detail are genuinely valued If you're a hands-on Manual Turner who takes pride in producing quality work and wants a stable opportunity with an established engineering business, we'd like to hear from you.
- Apply today for more information
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