Precision Toolmaker & Manual Machinist – 2pm Fridays

Meridian Business Support Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Overtime paid at 1.5x

2pm finish Fridays

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting for a Manual Machinist / Toolmaker in Taunton to join a precision engineering manufacturer on a permanent basis. The role involves making, modifying and repairing tooling and components with a strong focus on quality and close tolerances.

You will operate manual mills and lathes, read drawings, and use inspection tools. The position offers overtime, a 2pm finish on Fridays, pension, life insurance and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual machining or toolmaking in precision engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment.
• Experience with XYZ ProTRAK advantageous but not essential.
• Time-served machinist or toolmaker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual milling machines and lathes to produce parts and tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Carry out fitting, assembly, finishing and modification work on tooling and components.
• Use micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other inspection equipment to maintain quality.

Skills

Manual machining

Toolmaking

Reading drawings

Measuring/inspection

Problem solving

Fitting/assembling tooling

Tools

XYZ ProTRAK

Job description

Meridian Business Support Ltd is recruiting for a Manual Machinist / Toolmaker in Taunton to join a precision engineering manufacturer on a permanent basis. The role involves making, modifying and repairing tooling and components with a strong focus on quality and close tolerances.

You will operate manual mills and lathes, read drawings, and use inspection tools. The position offers overtime, a 2pm finish on Fridays, pension, life insurance and on-site parking.