Manual Turner

Streamline Search Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Manual Turner to set up and operate manual lathes and produce precision components to engineering drawings and tolerances.

You will read and interpret drawings (GD&T where applicable) and perform in-process inspections using micrometers, verniers, and bore gauges, ensuring quality and compliance. You’ll join a small machining team, maintain safety and 5S standards, and contribute to timely production.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating manual lathes.
• Able to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with one-off and small batch production.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment.
• Awareness of 5S and HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out in-process inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T where applicable.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and HSE standards.
• Work effectively as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines.
• Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment.

Skills

Manual turning

Engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Teamwork

CAD software

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore gauges

Job description

Our client is rapidly growing engineering company, specialising in machining and heat treatment.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Turner. The successful candidate will set up and operate manual lathes to produce high-quality precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards.

Package:

• 40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays (6:30am - 3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm finish Fridays)
• Hourly rate £18 - £21 per hour (DOE)

Manual Turner - Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely and efficiently
• Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Carry out in-process inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications
• Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T where applicable
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and HSE standards
• Work effectively as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines
• Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment
• Strong ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.)
• Good understanding of machining techniques, materials, and tooling
• Ability to work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Experience working with one-off and small batch production

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