Precision Manual Machinist — Tight Tolerances & Lathes

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd client is seeking a Manual Machinist in Abingdon, UK to join a busy workshop. You will operate manual lathes and produce precision components from drawings, implementing turning, boring and finishing with various materials.

The role offers a 37-hour week with some overtime and benefits including a company pension, cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Must have previous machining experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience using manual lathes.
• Willing to learn larger machines such as Binns & Berry and a Horizontal Borer.
• Preferably time served apprenticeship with post-qualification experience.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes to produce precision components.
• Read drawings and ensure parts meet tolerances.
• Carry out turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations.
• Work with stainless steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics.
• Measure with basic maths and maintain equipment.

Skills

Manual machining

Lathe operation

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Binns & Berry

Horizontal Borer

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd client is seeking a Manual Machinist in Abingdon, UK to join a busy workshop. You will operate manual lathes and produce precision components from drawings, implementing turning, boring and finishing with various materials.

The role offers a 37-hour week with some overtime and benefits including a company pension, cycle to work scheme and free on-site parking.