Manual Machinist - Turner

Rubicon Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Poole is seeking a skilled manual machinist (turner) for a short-term contract. The role involves operating manual lathes and working with exotic materials to high standards. Successful candidates will have extensive experience with manual lathes and the ability to read engineering drawings. Benefits include a 5-day work week, 25 days holiday, and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime

Offroad parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with manual lathes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with various material grades.

Responsibilities

• Operating manual lathes.
• Inspecting work for accuracy within tight tolerances.
• Performing pressure testing of assembled components.

Skills

Manual lathes

Reading engineering drawings

Pressure testing

Selecting appropriate tools

Job description

Manual Machinist Turner GBPcompt (depending on experience)

Overview

We're presently looking for a skilled manual machinist (turning) for a Poole based manufacturer on a short-term contract. The work offered varies but does include working to tight tollerances, on exotic materials to high standards.

As a manual machinist (turner), you'll be able to hit the ground running having worked in a simialr position previously.

Benefits

As a manual machinist, you will receive:

• A 5-day week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime
• Days and shifts available
• Offroad parking

Responsibilities

As a manual machinist, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating manual lathes.
• Inspecting work using bore comparators, bore mics, verniers, callipers, and air gauges to ensure accuracy within tight tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Performing pressure testing of assembled components to ensure integrity and performance.
• Using fitting tools such as presses and hand tools for assembly task.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate for this manual machinist role MUST have:

• Extensive experience with manual lathes.
• Experience working with various material grades and selecting appropriate tools for each.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow planning requirements.
• Experience with pressure testing is a plus, though training will be provided.

Background

Rubicon s client is a well-established manufacturing company with over 50 years supplying into the aerospace industry.

Interested?

To be the first to receive information on this manual machinist role, please submit an up-to-date CV via this advert highlighting your relevant experience or call Charlie for more information.