XYZ Lathe Operator

Marshall Harmony; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

190 hours annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Marshall Harmony in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an XYZ Lathe Operator to read engineering drawings, set up lathes and select tooling to meet tight tolerances. You'll work Monday to Thursday, 7am–5pm, with Friday overtime at time-and-a-third.

You will measure parts with micrometers, verniers and gauges, ensure quality, maintain a safe clean workspace and collaborate with a team of engineers to produce varied components across oil and gas, defence and scientific equipment.

Qualifications

• Able to read engineering drawings and interpret tolerances.
• Experience setting up CNC or manual turning lathes.
• Proficient with micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Committed to producing precise components and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up lathe and select tooling to required tolerances.
• Machining and measuring components to specification.
• Read drawings and adjust setups as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation and document quality checks.

Skills

Read drawings

Lathe setup

Tooling selection

Measuring with micrometers/verniers

Quality focus

Tools

CNC turning machines

Micrometers and gauges

Job description

XYZ Lathe Operator

Stoke-on-Trent | £15.50-£16.50 per hour | Monday to Thursday, 7am-5pm | Friday overtime at time and a third

If you've spent years working with lathes, you probably know within minutes of looking at a drawing how you're going to approach the job.

You know your tooling, you understand your materials, and you take pride in getting a component right.

And that's exactly the sort of person they're looking for.

As an XYZ Lathe Operator, you'll be joining an engineering business that works across some pretty interesting industries, including oil and gas, defence and scientific equipment.

The business has brought together three engineering companies, each with its own expertise, creating a team that can take on a much wider variety of engineering work.

Which means you're not going to be making the same component day in, day out.

One job might be a precision component for the oil and gas industry, the next could be something completely different for a scientific application.

As an XYZ Lathe Operator, you'll be working from engineering drawings, setting your machine, selecting your tooling and machining components to the required tolerances.

You’ll know how to measure your work properly, using micrometers, verniers and gauges, and you’ll take responsibility for making sure what comes off your machine is right.

There’s a team of engineers and machinists around you, people who understand what goes into producing a quality component.

For you, being an XYZ Lathe Operator isn’t just about pressing cycle start.

It’s understanding what you’re making, knowing how to set the job up properly and recognising when something needs adjusting.

You might already be working on an XYZ lathe, or perhaps you’ve spent years on similar CNC or manual turning machines.

What matters is that you’re comfortable reading drawings, setting up jobs and producing accurate components without somebody having to stand over you.

You’ll also know your way around different metals and alloys, and you’ll understand why looking after your machine and keeping your working area safe and organised matters.

As an XYZ Lathe Operator, you’ll usually work Monday to Thursday, 7am to 5pm.

That’s four working days, with Friday overtime paid at time and a third when available.

You’ll also receive 190 hours of annual leave plus bank holidays, and there’s free parking on site.

The hourly rate is £15.50 to £16.50, depending on your experience.