Precision Honer/Lapper: Tight-Tolerance Machining Expert

First Base Employment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Honer / Lapper to join a specialist precision engineering environment based in Poole. This role offers the opportunity to work with specialist honing and lapping machinery to produce components to extremely tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

The successful candidate will have experience in honing or lapping operations, reading engineering drawings, and using precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy and quality throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in honing or lapping operations in a precision engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, vernier calipers and dial indicators.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and precision measurement.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating honing and lapping machines.
• Machining components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Selecting tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.
• Inspecting components with precision measuring equipment.
• Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.
• Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Honer / Lapper operations

Engineering drawings interpretation

Quality-focused

Problem solving

Independent work

Tools

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Air gauges

Vernier calipers

Dial indicators

Job description

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Honer / Lapper to join a specialist precision engineering environment based in Poole. This role offers the opportunity to work with specialist honing and lapping machinery to produce components to extremely tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.

The successful candidate will have experience in honing or lapping operations, reading engineering drawings, and using precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy and quality throughout the