Manual Machinist

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Manual Machinist for a busy machine shop in Norwich. The role involves operating manual lathes and milling machines, ensuring quality compliance, and solving tooling challenges. Ideal candidates will enjoy a structured 37.5-hour workweek and be proactive in supporting team operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating manual Lathes and milling machines.
• Knowledge of quality, environmental, and health standards.
• Ability to adhere to quality standards and flexibility to support team.

Responsibilities

• Run and operate a variety of manual machines.
• Turn, mill, and drill components to fine tolerances.
• Support quality initiatives and perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Ability to read and understand technical drawings

Problem-solving for tooling and set up

Flexibility in supporting other operators

Job description

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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 holders ability

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week.
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