Manual Machinist

Forwessun; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join their innovative team. The successful applicant will perform precise milling and machining tasks, utilize various tools including manual lathes and CNC machines, and ensure stringent quality checks throughout the manufacturing process. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal progression, a pension contribution, and additional holiday days based on service.

Benefits

20 days holiday rising annually

Pension contribution

On site car parking

Newly refurbished offices

Casual dress

Social events

Progression opportunities

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Agile with the ability to work on feet.
• Good eyesight and manual dexterity.
• No shift work, with overtime opportunities during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small workshop-based manufacturing team.
• Use a manual miller and lathe for precise work.
• Manually assemble aluminum frames and other parts.
• Check quality of produced parts throughout manufacturing.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

QA checks throughout the process

Tools

Manual lathe

Manual miller

Pillar drill

CNC metal working machine

Job description

Overview

Manual Machinist – Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned brands. We would like to expand our team and have opportunities for an Experienced Manual Machinist to support our manufacturing and assembly team.

Responsibilities

• Workwithin a small, workshop based manufacturing team.
• Use of manual miller:
  • Face aluminium profiles to 90 and 45 degree angles
  • Work to tolerances of +/- 0.25 mm
  • Occasionally work with FR-4 Fibreglass; drilling and milling to +/- 0.01 mm
• Use of manual lathe:
  • Manufacture of small custom parts
  • Work to tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm
  • Work with POM, Steel & Aluminium
• Use of manual pillar drill
• Manual assembly of aluminium frames:
  • Screw fitting
  • Hand drilling
  • General hand tool usage
  • Thread making
• Use of a CNC metal working machine
• Ability to read engineering drawings/diagrams
• Assembly of intricate small and large parts and some mechanical systems
• Work with moving mechanical parts & vacuum powered mechanical systems
• Demonstrate highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Ability to self-check quality of parts produced
• Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process

What’s on offer

• 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra)
• Pension contribution
• On site Car parking available
• Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms
• Casual dress
• Social events
• Progression opportunities
• Early finish Fridays

Requirements

• Successful candidates should be agile and possess the ability to work on their feet
• Good eyesight and manual dexterity
• We do not operate any shift work, but there will be the opportunity of overtime during busy periods

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to [e-mail] or visit https://forwessun.net/careers/

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forwessun family!