Manual Machinist

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join their dynamic team in Abingdon. This role involves producing precision parts using a variety of machining techniques and materials, including stainless steel and brass. You will be working with standard-sized manual lathes and have the opportunity to learn larger machines. The company values self-motivation and enthusiasm, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a structured work schedule and generous holiday allowance, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their machining career in a thriving organization.

Benefits

156 hours holiday

Company Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to operate large lathes and perform various machining operations.
• Experience reading and working from engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts to tight tolerances using engineering drawings.
• Carry out various machining operations on different materials.

Skills

Turning operations

Boring operations

Trepanning operations

Reading engineering drawings

Working with stainless steel and alloys

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Manual lathe

Binns & Berry lathe

Horizontal Borer

Job description

Manual Machinist

Abingdon

£35,360 - £39,520 Per Annum

Our client is recruiting for a Manual Machinist to join their growing team! They are leaders in their field and offer support to their customers from concept to commissioning.

Manual Machinist Roles and Responsibilities:

• Produce parts to tight tolerances, using engineering drawings as guides
• Carry out turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations
• Working with Stainless Steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics
• Working on standard sized manual lathe – be willing to learn to use larger machines such as Binns & Berry and Horizontal Borer

The Ideal Manual Machinist will:

• Ability to use large lathes
• Be able to perform turning, boring, trepanning, roughing & finishing operations
• Be able to read and work from engineering drawings
• Preferably be a time served apprentice with a couple of years post apprenticeship experience
• Be self-motivated and enthusiastic towards tasks

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 – 13:00
• 156 hours holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme