Manual Machinist - Junior

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking a junior machinist in Eastbourne for full-time, fixed-term contract with potential for permanency. You will join a small workshop focused on turning and milling, learning to read drawings and operate manual machines to produce precision parts.

You will use basic measuring tools and contribute to maintaining quality standards while adhering to production schedules in a friendly, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in engineering/manufacturing.
• Some experience in manual machining or workshop.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings.
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality.
• Willingness to learn operating manual milling/turning.
• Reliable and team-oriented.
• Positive attitude and desire to develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and operating manual milling and turning machinery.
• Manufacture precision components from drawings and specs.
• Work with stainless steel and aluminium.
• Learn tooling selection, machining methods and cutting conditions.
• Make adjustments to meet dimensions and quality standards.
• Use micrometers, verniers and height gauges to check accuracy.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks during production.
• Identify and report machining or quality issues.
• Work to production schedules with accuracy and workmanship.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organized and safe.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Manual machining

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Reliable

Job description

What's on Offer

Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery
• Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications
• Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions
• Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards
• Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy
• Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production
• Identify and report any machining or quality issues
• Work to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship
• Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe

Skills & Experience Required

• A genuine interest in engineering, machining or manufacturing
• Some previous experience in a manual machining, workshop or engineering environment would be beneficial
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings or an interest in learning to interpret them
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work
• A willingness to learn how to operate manual milling and turning machinery
• Reliable, motivated and able to work as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to develop new technical skills

Our Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in hearing from junior candidates who have a genuine passion for engineering and want to build a long-term career within the industry. You might have recently completed an engineering course, started an apprenticeship or gained some hands-on workshop experience.

For more experienced applicants, previous manual machining experience and the ability to work independently will be advantageous.

Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications.