Manual Machinist

Recruit4staff; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering company in Birkenhead is seeking a Manual Machinist to set and operate manual milling machines. The role involves producing bespoke orders to tight tolerances and requires City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Company pension

Free parking

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experienced using manual lathe turners.
• Experienced tool maker.
• Experienced setting & operating CNC machine centres (Milling/Turning).

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual milling machines.
• Produce bespoke and small-batch orders to tight tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings.

Skills

Operating manual milling machines

Interpreting engineering drawings

Tool making

Setting & operating CNC machine centres

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established precision engineering company in their search for a Manual Machinist to work in Birkenhead

Job Role: Operating within a precision engineering environment, the Manual Machinist will be responsible for setting and operating manual milling machines, tool changing, and interpreting engineering drawings. The role involves working with machines such as Bridgeport, Colchester Mastiff, Binns & Berry, Tiger, and KRV2000 to produce bespoke and small-batch orders to tight tolerances.

Job Details:

• Pay: Up to £35,000 per annum
• Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm, Friday 8am - 1pm
• Duration: Permanent
• Benefits: 25 days holidays + bank holidays, Company pension, Free parking, Christmas shutdown
• Setting & operating a manual milling machine
• Working from drawings and working to tight tolerances

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experienced using manual lathe turners
• Experienced tool maker
• Experienced setting & operating CNC machine centres (Milling/Turning)

Essential Qualifications:

• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Commutable From: Birkenhead, Bromborough, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Deeside, Wrexham, Liverpool, Runcorn

Similar Job Titles: Manual Machinist, Manual Miller, Precision Engineer, Toolmaker, Tool Maker, Mechanical Engineer, CNC Machinist

For further information about this role, please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff, who are operating as a recruitment agency.

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