Manual Machinist

Holt Recruitment; Poole; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in precision engineering is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist to join their team. This exciting role involves operating manual lathes and mills, ensuring precision in machining, and inspecting components for quality. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality machined components to sectors like aerospace and defence, utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques. This position offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their skill set with further training in assembly-related tasks. If you're a time-served or apprentice-trained machinist with a passion for quality and precision, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual machining and fitting techniques is essential.
• Understanding of AS9100 standards and material traceability is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and mills, ensuring precise machining.
• Inspect machined components using various measurement tools.

Skills

Manual Machining

Reading Engineering Drawings

Precision Measurement

Adaptability

Education

Apprentice-trained or Time-served

Tools

Manual Lathes

Mills

Bore Comparators

Micrometers

Vernier Callipers

Air Gauges

XYZ Machines

Job description

Manual Machinist
Manual Machinist Salary: £16 - £19

*This role requires the permanent right to work in the UK; applications without this will be automatically rejected. Thank you.

Company Overview:

A precision engineering company with decades of experience, specialising in providing high-quality machined components to industries such as aerospace and defence. The company is known for its commitment to stringent quality standards, utilising state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to produce parts with exceptional accuracy. Its services range from CNC and manual machining to assembly and finishing, with a focus on delivering reliable and durable solutions.

Daily Responsibilities:

As a Manual Machinist, your main duties will include:

1. Operating manual lathes and mills, with use of XYZ machines.
2. Ensuring precise machining, working to tight tolerances, and producing excellent surface finishes both internally and externally.
3. Cutting threads and spot-facing on manual machines.
4. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
5. Inspecting machined components using bore comparators, micrometers, vernier callipers, and air gauges.

What Else:

1. This Manual Machinist role requires adaptability to cover various departmental tasks, especially during single-point failures.
2. Experience within the aerospace sector and a solid understanding of AS9100 standards and material traceability is essential.
3. Further training will be provided for assembly-related tasks, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled machinists looking to diversify their abilities.
4. A Manual Machinist should be time-served or apprentice-trained, with a high level of experience in manual machining and fitting techniques.
5. £16-19 hourly rate on offer.

What Next?

Apply now or contact Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information on the Manual Machinist Position.