Manual Machinist

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking a Manual Machinist in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, to operate manual lathes and produce precision components.

The ideal candidate will have machining experience, able to read engineering drawings, and work with various materials. The role offers a 37-hour week with occasional overtime and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate manual lathes to produce precision components to specification.
• Produce parts to tight tolerances, working from engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Carry out turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations.
• Be willing to learn to use larger machines, ideally including Binns & Berry and a Horizontal Borer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes to produce precision components to specification
• Produce parts to tight tolerances, working from engineering drawings and blueprints
• Carry out turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations
• Work with Stainless Steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics
• Use hand tools and basic maths skills for measurements and adjustments
• Carry out routine maintenance on machinery and tools
• Work alongside team members within fabrication and assembly processes
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Skills

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Lathe operation

Quality control

Job description

Manual Machinist

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

£30,784 - £38,480 Per Annum + Benefits + Lunchtime Finish on Fridays!

Our client is recruiting for a Manual Machinist to join their busy workshop! They are a major supplier of high specification engineering equipment and are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist to operate manual lathes and produce precision components.

Manual Machinist Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual lathes to produce precision components to specification


• Produce parts to tight tolerances, working from engineering drawings and blueprints


• Carry out turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations


• Work with Stainless Steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics


• Use hand tools and basic maths skills for measurements and adjustments


• Carry out routine maintenance on machinery and tools


• Work alongside team members within fabrication and assembly processes


• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

The Ideal Manual Machinist:

• Previous machining experience


• Good understanding of engineering drawings


• Experience using manual lathes


• Be willing to learn to use larger machines, ideally including Binns & Berry and a Horizontal Borer


• Preferably be a time served apprentice with a couple of years' post-apprenticeship experience


• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Manual Machinist Working Hours and Benefits:

• 37-hour working week, with occasional overtime depending on customer requirements


• Monday - Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00 or 08:00 - 16:30


• Friday: 07:30 - 12:30 or 08:00 - 13:00


• £16.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Free on-site parking