Precision CNC/Manual Turner - Short Week & Training

Proslipsi Recruitment Specialist; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & Overtime

Alternate Fridays off

Pension

Training & Development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Proslipsi Recruitment Specialist in Rochdale is seeking a skilled Manual Turner to join our engineering team. You will set up and operate manual turning machines and centre lathes to manufacture components to engineering drawings and specifications.

You will read drawings, select tooling, measure parts with micrometres and gauges, perform turning, facing, boring, and threading, and help maintain equipment. Training and a pension are provided, along with overtime and a short Friday-off schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manual Turner within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of machining techniques and processes.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant machining qualification.
• Experience machining a variety of materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual turning machines and centre lathes.
• Manufacture components from engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting speeds, and feeds for various materials.
• Carry out turning, facing, boring, threading, and other machining operations.
• Measure and inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment such as micrometres, verniers, and gauges.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working condition.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues.

Skills

Manual Turner

Reading drawings

Machining techniques

Precision measuring

Problem solving

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Machining qualification

Tools

Centre lathe

Job description

Proslipsi Recruitment Specialist in Rochdale is seeking a skilled Manual Turner to join our engineering team. You will set up and operate manual turning machines and centre lathes to manufacture components to engineering drawings and specifications.

You will read drawings, select tooling, measure parts with micrometres and gauges, perform turning, facing, boring, and threading, and help maintain equipment. Training and a pension are provided, along with overtime and a short Friday-off schedule.