Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist

Experienced Manual Machinist with a background working within machine shop and manufacturing environments. Skilled in the preparation and machining of cast components using conventional machinery, with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating conventional machine tools, including manual lathes and milling machines.
• Preparing cast tubes and components for subsequent manufacturing processes.
• Carrying out machining operations to achieve required surface finish standards and minimise rework.
• Recording dimensional measurements before and after machining operations.
• Conducting visual inspections to ensure components meet quality requirements.
• Identifying and marking materials correctly, including alloy identification and segregation.
• Loading and unloading components using overhead cranes and associated lifting equipment.
• Making adjustments to machining processes to ensure products meet specification and quality standards.
• Following production plans and work instructions to meet operational targets.
• Maintaining a safe and organised work environment at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Experience operating conventional machine tools, including manual lathes and/or milling machines.
• Background within a machine shop, tool room or heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret measurements and carry out dimensional inspections.
• Understanding of machining tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and manufacturing standards.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies 
• Strong awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

• Available to work overtime, including weekends when required.
• Experience working within fast-paced engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Keen to develop further skills through ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Whats on offer

• 3 shift rotation (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)
• Earlies - £16.84
• Backs - £18.15
• Nights - £18.87
• Overtime at enhanced rates of 1.3, 1.5 and 2.0 depending on when completed.