Manual Machinist

HR GO Recruitment; Harlow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist for a busy aviation repair workshop in the United Kingdom. You will set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to repair customer equipment according to order requirements and approved technical data.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, measuring components with precision instruments, and maintaining accurate records while upholding health and safety standards in a clean workshop.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to carry out repairs and manufacturing tasks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data to meet order requirements.
• Measure and inspect components using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Complete machining, finishing and repair operations to required tolerances and surface finishes.
• Maintain accurate job records, test reports and documentation as required by the order.
• Carry out routine maintenance and safe operation checks on machinery and tooling.
• Identify and report issues, suggest improvements and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical problems.
• Comply with health, safety and quality procedures and contribute to a clean, organised workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders and other machine tools to carry out repairs and manufacturing tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data to meet order requirements
• Measure and inspect components using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality
• Complete machining, finishing and repair operations to required tolerances and surface finishes
• Maintain accurate job records, test reports and documentation as required by the order
• Carry out routine maintenance and safe operation checks on machinery and tooling
• Identify and report issues, suggest improvements and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical problems
• Comply with health, safety and quality procedures and contribute to a clean, organised workshop environment

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling machine operation

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurement

Documentation

Health and safety

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Jig borers

Grinders

Job description

Another Manual machinists opportunity in this busy expanding aviation repair workshop. You will use a range of machinery including lathes, mills, jig borers and grinders to perform repairs to customer equipment in accordance with their order requirements and the approved technical data. This is a hands-on role for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in producing high-quality, accurate work.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate lathes, mills, jig borers, grinders and other machine tools to carry out repairs and manufacturing tasks
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and approved technical data to meet order requirements
• Measure and inspect components using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality
• Complete machining, finishing and repair operations to required tolerances and surface finishes
• Maintain accurate job records, test reports and documentation as required by the order
• Carry out routine maintenance and safe operation checks on machinery and tooling
• Identify and report issues, suggest improvements and collaborate with colleagues to resolve technical problems
• Comply with health, safety and quality procedures and contribute to a clean, organised workshop environment

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience.

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.