Manual Machinist

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join their busy machine shop in Norwich. This role involves operating various manual lathes, milling machines, and borers to produce high-quality components. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a passion for precision machining and are looking for a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual machines in a machine shop environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manual machines to produce components to fine tolerances.
• Support quality initiatives and adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Manual Machining

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Tools

Lathes

Milling Machines

Vertical Borers

Horizontal Borers

Job description

Job Role – Manual Machinist

Norwich based

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week ongoing

Mon-Thu: 7:45-16:30 (12:30-13:00 unpaid lunch break)

Fri: 7:45-12:15 (no lunch break)

Suggested starting pay rate: £13.84 per hour

Job Role Summary:

To operate a range of manual Lathes, milling machines, Vertical and Horizontal Borers ensuring all jobs are managed to required quality standards within appropriate timescales in a small but busy machine shop. To fully comply with the company Management Systems, incorporating Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Run and operate a variety of manual machines
2. Turn, mill and drill various steel/cast components to fine tolerances
3. Overcome any tooling and set up problems encountered when machining components
4. Adhere to Machine / Department 5S
5. Ability to read and understand technical drawings
6. Support Quality / Business Improvement initiatives
7. Support other Operators by providing flexibility as & when required
8. Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by Line Manager, that are within the role holder's ability