Machine Operator

Ethero; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Manual Lathe Turner in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role includes operating manual lathe machinery, performing machine adjustments, and maintaining specifications. The pay rate ranges from £15.00 to £17.00 per hour depending on experience. Please send your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manual Lathe Turner is essential.
• Ability to inspect parts using gaging devices.
• Experience with making machine adjustments and tool replacements.

Responsibilities

• Hand loading parts and material.
• Inspect parts during production.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain specifications.
• Utilize industrial tools and operate manual machining equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Manual Lathe Operation

Gaging Device Inspection

Machine Adjustments

Tool Resharpening

Tools

Manual Lathe

Grinding Machine

Job description

Required Manual Lathe Turner

Experienced is essential

Days Monday to Friday

Pay Rate from 15.00 per hour up to 17.00 per hour DOE

Roles and Responsibilities

- Hand loading parts and/or material
- Hand feeding tools as required
- Inspecting parts during production using various types of gaging devices such as comparators, hand mikes, plug and depth gages
- Making machine and tooling adjustments necessary to maintain print specifications
- Resharpening and replacing tools, raking chips, sanding faces, adding coolant
- Utilizing various industrial tools and being responsible for the set up and operation of Manual Machining Equipment in tight tolerances
- Maintaining a clean and safe work area and performing a variety of duties including grinding, de-burring, cleaning of parts, cutting and removal of scrap
- Calibrating and operating a manual lathe machine or grinder, which is used to cut, sand, knurl, drill, face, and turn materials

If you feel you would be a good candidate for this role please send your CV to [e-mail]

This job is commutable from the following areas Hanley, Newcastle under lyme, Longton, Meir, Stoke on Trent, Tunstall, Chesterton and surrounding areas