Honer/Lapper

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment's client is seeking a Honer/Lapper for their manufacturing facility. You will set up and operate honing and lapping machines, read drawings, select tooling, and inspect components to ensure they meet exact tolerances and surface finishes.

The role requires experience with honing or precision finishing equipment, reading technical drawings, and using micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision instruments.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating honing, lapping or precision finishing equipment.
• Experience in a busy machine shop or engineering environment.
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of geometric tolerances and precision measurement techniques.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges and vernier calipers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality and final product finish.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and collaboration with quality, engineering and production teams.
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate honing and lapping machines safely and efficiently.
• Process components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Select tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.
• Measure and inspect components using precision instruments and document results.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
• Identify and troubleshoot machining and quality issues.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and production schedules.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering and production to meet specs.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and comply with HSE rules.

Skills

Reading drawings and specs

Geometric tolerances

Precision measurement techniques

Using precision measuring equipment

Quality control mindset

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Air gauges

Vernier calipers

Dial indicators

Surface finish instruments

Job description

Our well-established client is recruiting for a Honer/Lapper to join their well-established manufacturing facility!

Honer/Lapper Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating honing and lapping machines safely and efficiently.
• Processing components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.
• Measuring and inspecting components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, vernier callipers, dial indicators and surface finish measuring instruments.
• Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.
• Identifying and troubleshooting machining and quality issues.
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with quality standards and production schedules.
• Working closely with quality, engineering and production teams to ensure components meet required specifications.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Honer/Lapper The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience operating honing, lapping or precision finishing equipment (essential).
• Previous experience working within a busy machine shop or engineering environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of geometric tolerances and precision measurement techniques.
• Confident using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges and vernier callipers.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to achieving high standards of quality and final product finish.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with quality, engineering and production teams.
• Good understanding of workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to producing work to a high standard.