Metal Machining, Fitting And Instrument Making Trades

Pertemps Warrington; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company in St Helens seeks an experienced Manual Machinist to operate various machines like lathes and drills. Candidates must possess at least 2 years of manual machining experience and have strong communication skills. The role includes setting up machines, reviewing blueprints, and ensuring safety. Benefits include 20 days annual leave, pension plan, and overtime pay. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £28,000 to £32,000 based on experience.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Company pension

Overtime pay at 1.5x or 2x

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years' experience on manual machines.
• Experience with manual lathes and milling machines is required.
• Able to operate all machines efficiently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines.
• Review drawings and instructions for accurate production.
• Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Select appropriate machine settings for tasks.

Skills

Manual turning experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to read machining drawings

Tools

Centre Lathes

Horizontal Borer

Radial Arm Drill

Vertical Miller

Band Saw

Pedestal Drills

Job description

Job Title: Manual Machinist

Location: St Helens (WA10 1HF)

Salary: £28,000- £32,000 (DOE)

Shifts: Monday- Thursday 08:00- 16:30, Fridays 08:00- 13:00

Contract Type: Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to join a well-established company, who are market leaders in designing, manufacturing, and fitting specialist pressure valves and gauges for the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical industries ensuring the safe use of bulk liquid storage tanks.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will operate all machines within the production department including Centre Lathes, Horizontal Borer, Radial Arm Drill, Ward Lathe, Vertical Miller, Band Saw, Pedestal Drills and all associated hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines.
• Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production.
• Takes precise measurements for cutting or shaping.
• Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
• Plans proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Advise on ways to improve efficiency through the 8D system.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years' experience on manual machines.
• Manual turning experience, manual lathes, milling machines and fitting experience would be required.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work well as part of a team as well as individually.
• Able to read machining drawings.
• Operate all machines described previously, efficiently and without supervision.

Additional Information

• 20 days annual leave up to 25 days (1 day per year increase) + bank holidays.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x or 2x on Sundays and bank holidays (as and when required).
• Company pension