Manual Machinist in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Are you an experienced Manual Machinist seeking a new opportunity on a day shift?

We’re supporting an established engineering business in their search for skilled Manual Machinists. 

We need someone who has previous experience setting and operating manual machines or a strong turning background.

The business specialises in machining engineered components, working to customer-issued drawings and specifications to deliver high-quality components.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then read on...

What you’ll get

• Day Shift
• 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities when required
• The opportunity to join an established engineering business
• Bonus opportunities

About You

• Experienced setting and operating manual machines, or with a strong background in turning
• Able to work from customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications
• Confident setting up machines and selecting appropriate tooling for machining operations
• Able to inspect your own work and ensure components meet the required specifications
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Willing to work overtime when required

About the role

• A key part of the role will be setting and operating manual machines to machine engineering components
• You’ll work from customer-issued engineering drawings and specifications to produce components to the required dimensions and tolerances
• You’ll be responsible for setting up machines, selecting suitable tooling and preparing workpieces for machining
• As part of the role, you’ll carry out associated machining operations in line with job requirements
• You’ll use appropriate measuring equipment to check dimensions and ensure components meet customer specifications
• You’ll carry out self-inspection throughout the machining process, ensuring work is completed to the required quality standards
• You’ll monitor machining operations and adjust where necessary to achieve the required accuracy and finish
• You’ll ensure components are machined efficiently and completed in line with production requirements

About the Company

• An established engineering business with a strong reputation for quality and reliability
• A specialist manufacturer supporting a range of customer requirements
• A business committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
• An opportunity to join an experienced team within a stable working environment