Lathe Operator

Winner Recruitment; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is looking for a Manual Lathe Operator to join a well-established manufacturer in Sheffield. The role involves running and setting up manual machines, ensuring high precision in machining parts, and working closely with the team. The position offers a salary up to £38K, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and several employee benefits including a pension contribution and health schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free hot drinks every Friday

Company pension contribution

Westfield Health scheme

Bravo Benefits discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manual turning and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with manual inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Run and set up manual turning machines.
• Work on parts using various materials.
• Follow detailed drawings to machine parts accurately.
• Perform checks with verniers and micrometers.

Skills

Manual turning experience

Reading technical drawings

Working in high-precision environments

Using manual inspection tools

Knowledge of lean principles

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Overview

Manual Lathe operator. Salary up to £38K. 25 days Holidays + stats. Death in service benefit. Optional Medical protection. If you know your way around a lathe and take pride in doing things right, this could be a strong next move. We\'re working with a well-established manufacturer in Sheffield who are growing their team. The machines are solid, the work is steady, and there\'s a real sense of pride in getting things done properly. The Biggest Lathe is 4 Metres and they have two, two metre Lathes they are all Manual.

What you\'ll be doing

• Running and setting up manual turning machines.
• Working on parts made from a range of materials.
• Following detailed drawings and route cards to machine parts to spec.
• Carrying out your own checks with verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Keeping your workspace clean and machines in good working order.
• Logging completed work and raising any issues as needed.
• Working alongside the wider team to keep things moving.

What we\'re looking for

• Experience across manual turning.
• Confident reading technical drawings and working to spec.
• Used to working in high-precision or aerospace environments.
• Comfortable with manual inspection tools and following SOPs.
• Someone who\'s steady, focused and works well with others.
• Knowledge of lean principles like 5S would be useful.

What\'s in it for you

• Salary to £38k
• 40 hour week with early finish every Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free hot drinks every Friday
• Death in service benefit
• Company pension contribution
• Westfield Health scheme.
• Bravo Benefits discounts on gyms, retail and more
• Critical illness cover