Manual Lathe Machinist – Precision Parts & Growth Prospects

MANPOWER; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Manpower is assisting a global leader in high-specification engineering equipment in Abingdon. They seek a Skilled Machinist with strong manual lathe experience and a willingness to learn larger machines such as Binns & Berry and horizontal borers.

You will perform turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing on various materials while reading engineering drawings and maintaining tight tolerances. Interview/test will be at Abingdon site.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice preferred.
• Minimum 3 years machining experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable.
• Able to work efficiently alone and collaboratively.
• Willing to learn and operate larger workshop machines.

Responsibilities

• Manual lathe machining to produce precision components to tight tolerances.
• Reading engineering drawings and working accurately to specification.
• Turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations.
• Working with stainless steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics.
• Routine maintenance of machinery and tools.
• Supporting wider fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, organised work environment.
• Working independently and as part of a small, skilled team.

Skills

Manual lathe

Reading drawings

Precision turning

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Job description

Manpower is assisting a global leader in high-specification engineering equipment in Abingdon. They seek a Skilled Machinist with strong manual lathe experience and a willingness to learn larger machines such as Binns & Berry and horizontal borers.

You will perform turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing on various materials while reading engineering drawings and maintaining tight tolerances. Interview/test will be at Abingdon site.