Precision Engineer

Precision Engineer / Tool Maker

Corby

Monday to Friday Working hours 0800 - 1630 + Overtime

£17.00 - £20.00 per hour (£35,300 - £41,600) DOE

We are seeking an experienced Precision Engineer or tool maker to join our client who are a small but established traditional engineering business. The company manufactures high precision components which are used within the food and logistics industries. The successful person will be working in a traditional engineering machine shop producing high-precision components and parts using manual milling and turning machines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced precision engineer / toolmaker who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and enjoys hands-on work.

Key Responsibilities

*Operate manual machining equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and semi manual CNC Machines to cut and shape materials.

*To manufacture parts and components used in a variety of industries primarily food and logistics

*Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications to create components and parts with extremely tight tolerances

*Inspect finished parts using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, gauges)

*Maintain repair and modify tools and components to ensure optimal performance

*Work with other team members to achieve production targets

*Document records for quality and traceability.

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role the candidate will have the following skills and experience

*Precision engineer experienced in milling and turning using manual machines and lathes.

*Knowledge of XYZ Machines would be advantageous.

*Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

*Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of materials such as metals, stainless steel, aluminium, alloys and plastics.

*Ability to work confidently within an engineering environment

*A good understanding of manual machining and Semi CNC Technologies

*Competent with measuring and inspection equipment

*Understanding of workshop health & safety practices

*Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

*Strong problem solving skills for diagnosing tool failures

*Full UK Driving Licence would be ideal as you may have to visit customers from time to time.

Our client is offering a stable long term position in a supportive and skilled engineering environment. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply by submitting your CV or for more information please email (url removed)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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