Manual Machinist

Search Consultancy LTD; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist in Middleton to produce precision-machined stainless steel valve components for the oil and gas sector. Responsibilities include manufacturing components to specification and modifying existing parts. Ideal candidates will have time-served experience operating manual milling machines, strong engineering backgrounds, and proficiency with manual measurement tools. This long-term temporary to permanent position offers an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Time-served experience operating manual milling machines.
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Strong engineering background required.
• Proficiency in using manual measurement tools for precision.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components to specification from technical drawings.
• Modify and adapt existing parts as required.

Skills

Manual milling machine operation

Production environment experience

Strong engineering background

Proficiency in manual measurement tools

Tools

Manual lathes (Capston, Hardinge, or Colchester)

Job description

Manual Machinist Middleton Monday to Thursday: 07:00-16:00 Friday: 07:00-12:00

We are currently recruiting for our client in Middleton for a Manual Machinist. You will be responsible for producing small batches of precision‑machined stainless steel valve components for the oil and gas sector using manual milling machines and lathes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture components to specification, ensuring compliance with technical drawings.
• Modify and adapt existing parts as required.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Essential:

• Time‑served experience operating manual milling machines.
• Previous experience in a production environment.
• Strong engineering background.
• Proficient in using manual measurement tools.

Desirable:

• Experience operating manual lathes (Capston, Hardinge, or Colchester).
• Willingness to learn lathe operation.

This is a long term temporary to permanent position with an immediate start available. Please apply through the advert today to obtain further details.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.