Manual Turner Machinist

Kurt J Lesker; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Manual Turner Machinist at their European headquarters in St. Leonards. You'll perform machining operations, manage processes, and ensure quality in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive benefits including annual leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Company events and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of mathematics and ability to read mechanical drawings.
• ONC/HNC in Mechanical or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic machining operations on lathes and mills.
• Manage machining process time efficiently.
• Produce quality parts within a timely manner.

Skills

Machining

Technical Drawings

Mathematics

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical

Manufacturing Technology

Industrial Technology

Tools

Vernier Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Job description

Manual Turner Machinist

Description:

Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!

We are looking for a Manual Turner Machinist to join us at the Kurt J. Lesker Company at our European headquarters based in St. Leonards, East Sussex.

The fixed working pattern for this position is Monday – Thursday 08.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 08.00am – 2.30pm.

Key Job Elements:

• Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, and various other manual machine shop equipment.
• Manage machining process time efficiently.
• Use, clean, maintain, and properly store tooling and equipment.
• Turn open tolerances down to +/-0.50mm.
• Mill open tolerances down to +/-0.50mm.
• Machine bar, plate, and some tubing.
• Machine all standard metals/polymers (st/st, Mu, aluminium, copper, nylon, etc.).
• Record dimensions during machining.
• Turn large diameters up to Ø850mm.
• Position and secure parts and fabrications to meet drawing requirements using straight edges, squares, angle plates, blocks, clamps.
• Possess working/advanced knowledge of technical drawings, including welding symbols and surface finishes.
• Have basic/advanced understanding of measuring tools such as vernier calipers, micrometers, rules, feeler gauges, height gauges, and slip gauges.
• Interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Enter time data through shop floor control.
• Promote and maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times.
• Produce quality parts within a timely manner.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (CI).
• Safely operate overhead cranes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• ONC/HNC in Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and ability to read mechanical drawings.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards healthcare costs for you and your family, plus access to a 24-hour doctor service.
• Income protection insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Company events, wellness programs, and charity activities with options to earn extra leave.

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company.