Machinist - Motorcycle Prototypes

Premea Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prototype projects

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Premea Limited is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our team in Leicestershire, focusing on motorcycle prototype production. You will operate lathes, milling machines, drills and inspection tools to produce precision components, following engineering drawings and collaborating with design teams.

The role offers a permanent contract, a market salary plus benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge motorcycle prototype projects within a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6 years of hands-on machining experience.
• Experience with lathes, mills, drills and handheld tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E).
• Experience with sheet metal and fabrication is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machining equipment to produce prototype components.
• Measure and inspect components to ensure design conformity.
• Interpret drawings and collaborate with design/engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Document processes and maintain clear communication with the team.
• Apply sheet metal and fabrication skills to support prototypes.

Skills

Machining

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Drawings interpretation

CAD Pro/E

Sheet metal fabrication

Teamwork

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E)

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Job description

Machinist - Motorcycle Prototypes - Market Salary + Benefits - Leicestershire

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist to join our team, specializing in the production of motorcycle prototypes. This role involves hands-on machining activities to support the development of new projects, ensuring all tasks are completed to the highest standards and within project timelines. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with design teams and other stakeholders to deliver precision-engineered components.

Responsibilities

• Perform general machining activities, including operating lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and parting machines.
• Utilise basic measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and bore gauges to ensure precision.
• Select and use appropriate cutting tools, drills, reamers, and standard gauges for conventional machining tasks.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to produce high-quality components.
• Collaborate with design teams to clarify drawings and models as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with team members.
• Apply additional skills in sheet metal work, fabrication, and inspection activities to support prototype development.

Skills & Qualifications

• Circa 6 years of hands-on experience in general machining activities.
• Proficiency in operating lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, and hand tools such as files, hacksaws, and grinding machines.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Familiarity with CAD software, including Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E), is advantageous.
• Experience with sheet metal and fabrication processes is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Day-to-Day

• Operate and maintain machining equipment to produce prototype components.
• Measure and inspect components to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to address any technical challenges.
• Document work processes and maintain clear communication with the team manager.
• Contribute to the overall success of prototype projects by delivering high-quality work on time.

Additional Information

This role is offered on a permanent basis.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Agency.

• Competitive salary level + benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge motorcycle prototype projects.
• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic and innovative engineering environment.

Premea is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport, and Motorcycle sectors.