Manual Machinist

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate various manual machining equipment, including lathes and milling machines. Key responsibilities include achieving high-quality standards while maintaining production timelines. The ideal candidate will have experience with manual machines and the ability to read technical drawings. This full-time role offers competitive pay at £13.84 per hour and involves working in a dynamic machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in running manual lathes and milling machines.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of manual lathes and milling machines.
• Turn, mill, and drill components to fine tolerances.
• Overcome tooling setup problems during machining.

Skills

Operating manual machines

Reading technical drawings

Problem-solving with tooling

Job description

Job Role – Manual Machinist

Norwich based

Working Hours

37.5 hours / week ongoing

Mon-Thu 7: 45-16:30 (12:30-13:00 unpaid lunch break)

Fri 7: 45-12:15 (no lunch break)

Suggested starting pay rate of £13.84 per hour

Job Role Summary

To operate a range of manual Lathes, milling machines, Vertical and Horizontal Borers ensuring all jobs are managed to required quality standards within appropriate timescales in a small but busy machine shop.

To fully comply with the company Management Systems, incorporating Quality, Environmental and Health and Safety Requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Run and operate a variety of manual machines
• Turn, mill and drill various steel/cast components to fine tolerances
• Overcome any tooling and set up problems encountered when machining components
• Adhere to Machine / Department 5S
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Support Quality / Business Improvement initiatives
• Support other Operators by providing flexibility as & when required
• Carry out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by Line Manager, that are within the role holder’s ability