Precision Manual Lathe Turner - Overtime & Pension

Reed; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly rotating shifts

Overtime opportunities

Company pension

On-site parking

Training and development

Long-term stability

Job summary

Reed in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Manual Lathe Turner to join a busy machine shop. You will set up and operate manual lathes to produce precise components to customer drawings, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will read engineering drawings, measure parts with micrometers and gauges, and select appropriate tooling. The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and commitment to standards, with a rotating weekly shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes in a manufacturing/engineering setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes to manufacture components from drawings.
• Produce parts to tight tolerances and inspect with measuring equipment.
• Interpret drawings and select tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and housekeeping.
• Identify and report quality or production issues and adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Drawing reading

Tight tolerances

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Independence

Team work

Engineering qualification

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or engineering qualification

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Job description

Reed in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Manual Lathe Turner to join a busy machine shop. You will set up and operate manual lathes to produce precise components to customer drawings, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will read engineering drawings, measure parts with micrometers and gauges, and select appropriate tooling. The role requires accuracy, teamwork, and commitment to standards, with a rotating weekly shift pattern.