XYZ Lathe Operator

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

XYZ Lathe Operator role in Greater Stoke-on-Trent, on-site, full-time. You will set up, operate and monitor XYZ lathes, read engineering drawings and tolerances, and ensure components meet exact specifications.

Work closely with engineers and production teams to hit deadlines, perform routine machine maintenance, and uphold strict health and safety standards in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on XYZ lathes or similar turning machines, including setup and adjustments.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with precision measuring equipment and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and monitoring XYZ lathes safely and efficiently.
• Selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings to hit specs.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances.
• Inspecting finished parts with micrometers and gauges to ensure quality.
• Carrying out routine quality checks and maintenance, meeting deadlines.

Skills

XYZ lathe experience

CNC turning

Manual turning

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Gauges

Measuring tools

Job description

XYZ Lathe Operator | Greater Stoke-on-Trent | Full-time, On-site

Are you a skilled turner who takes pride in precision work? We're working with a well-established engineering business in the Greater Stoke-on-Trent area that's looking for an experienced XYZ Lathe Operator to join its team.

You'll make high-quality precision components for demanding sectors, working closely with engineers and production colleagues to deliver every job right first time.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up, operating and monitoring XYZ lathes safely and efficiently
• Choosing the right tooling and adjusting machine settings to hit spec
• Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances
• Inspecting finished parts with micrometers, verniers, gauges and other measuring kit
• Carrying out quality checks so every component meets the standard
• Doing routine maintenance and fixing minor machine issues
• Working with engineers and supervisors to meet project deadlines

What we're looking for

• Proven experience on XYZ lathes or similar CNC or manual turning machines, including setup and programming or parameter adjustment
• Confident reading engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Comfortable using precision measuring equipment
• Experience machining a range of metals and alloys
• A sharp eye for detail and a real commitment to quality
• Good problem-solving skills, and the ability to spot and correct machining errors
• A team player with a strong approach to health and safety

Nice to have

• A machining or mechanical engineering apprenticeship or vocational qualification
• Experience in oil and gas, defence or scientific-sector machining

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