Manual Turner

ITL Vacuum; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ITL Vacuum is seeking a skilled Manual Turning Lathe Operator to manufacture precision components for high-performance vacuum systems. You will set up and operate manual lathes, turning, facing, boring, drilling, tapping and threading parts to tight tolerances as per engineering drawings.

Candidates should be proficient with measuring tools like micrometers and height gauges, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards on the shop floor. The role is full-time and based in Hastings, Sussex.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds manually.
• Problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes for small to medium-sized components
• Turn, face, bore, drill, tap, and thread components. CF, ISO and KF products
• Experience working with various materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.)
• Work to production schedules and quality targets
• Work to engineering drawings with tight tolerances
• Inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges, and surface finish testers
• Maintain cleanliness standards required for vacuum assembly
• Ensure all Health & Safety standards are met and exceeded

Skills

Tolerances

Engineering drawings

Speeds and feeds

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Surface finish testers

Job description

Job Description: Manual Turning Lathe Operator

Reporting to: Machine Shop Manager

The Company

Instrument Technology Ltd (ITL Vacuum) is a UK based business, manufacturing, sourcing and Supplying ranges of Standard and Non-Standard Vacuum components, fittings and vessels within a range of industries utilising vacuum techniques. This includes Semi-Conductor, Research, Energy, Medical and general Industrial vacuum users.

Scope

We are seeking a skilled Manual Turning Lathe Operator to manufacture precision components used in high-performance vacuum systems. The role involves machining parts such as vacuum flanges, chambers, tubes, connectors, adaptors, and sealing components where surface finish and dimensional accuracy are essential for maintaining vacuum integrity. Experience working to tight tolerances is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes for small to medium-sized components
• Turn, face, bore, drill, tap, and thread components. CF, ISO and KF products
• Experience working with various materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.)
• Work to production schedules and quality targets
• Work to engineering drawings with tight tolerances
• Inspect parts using micrometers, verniers, height gauges, bore gauges, and surface finish testers
• Maintain cleanliness standards required for vacuum assembly
• Ensure all Health & Safety standards are met and exceeded

The Person

• Strong understanding of tolerances and surface finish requirements
• Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
• The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner.
• Ability to calculate speeds and feeds manually
• Problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail

Working hours

Mon - Thurs: 7.00am to 4.00pm

Fri: 7.00am to 3.00pm

Full time, Permanent

Hastings, Sussex

Salary – Dependant on experience