Precision Machinist - 4-Day Week + Half-Day Friday

WeAreTechWomen; Templecombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain share

Half day Friday

Annual leave

Volunteer day

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Job summary

Thales in Templecombe, United Kingdom, is seeking skilled machinists to join Under Water Systems. You will operate manual mills and lathes, set up CNC mills and lathes, and design tooling to support manufacturing and prototyping. The role requires reading engineering drawings and maintaining high quality standards.

The position is on-site four days a week, with a focus on safety and organisation. A time-served apprenticeship in machining/toolmaking is preferred, and applicants must be eligible

Qualifications

• Experience in manual milling and lathe operations.
• Basic CNC programming and program editing.
• Time-served apprentice in machining/toolmaking.
• Good attention to detail.
• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual mills and lathes to manufacture precision components.
• Setup and operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Design and manufacture jigs and tooling to support manufacturing and prototyping activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy in all work performed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

Skills

Manual milling

Lathe operations

CNC programming

Drawing interpretation

Detail oriented

Computer literacy

Machining apprenticeship

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Job description

Thales in Templecombe, United Kingdom, is seeking skilled machinists to join Under Water Systems. You will operate manual mills and lathes, set up CNC mills and lathes, and design tooling to support manufacturing and prototyping. The role requires reading engineering drawings and maintaining high quality standards.

The position is on-site four days a week, with a focus on safety and organisation. A time-served apprenticeship in machining/toolmaking is preferred, and applicants must be eligible