Trainee Manual Machinist: Precision Turner Path

Placrrecruitment Co; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is helping an Eastbourne-based engineering manufacturer recruit a Trainee Manual Turner. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, read drawings, and contribute to precision components in a modern production environment.

This is a structured career step with on-the-job training, focused on quality, measurement and safe working practices. You will build skilled craftsmanship and have opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship involving manual lathes and milling machines.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment to check accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
• Use micrometers and verniers to check accuracy.
• Carry out basic inspection and complete production documentation.
• Maintain health and safety and a clean work area.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with micrometers & verniers

Quality-focused with attention to data

Teamwork and independence

Education

Apprenticeship in manual machining

Job description

Placr Recruitment is helping an Eastbourne-based engineering manufacturer recruit a Trainee Manual Turner. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, read drawings, and contribute to precision components in a modern production environment.

This is a structured career step with on-the-job training, focused on quality, measurement and safe working practices. You will build skilled craftsmanship and have opportunities to grow within the company.