Workshop Machinist

NMS Recruit; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit is seeking an experienced Workshop Machinist for a hydraulic engineering environment in Braintree, MA. The role blends manual machining, component refurbishment and hydraulic repairs with organising the shop’s day-to-day workload.

You’ll influence workshop operations, improve processes and help the department grow while ensuring safety and quality in every job from inspection to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes and general workshop equipment.
• Welding experience and understanding of workshop practices.
• Ability to assess faults, dismantle components and complete accurate repairs.
• Strong problem-solving and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect worn components and machine parts, refurbish and test repairs.
• Diagnose faults and repair hydraulic rams, cylinders and related components.
• Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws; weld as required.
• Plan and prioritise workshop jobs to maintain throughput and quality.
• Communicate with customers to understand requirements and prepare quotations.
• Order parts, manage stock and coordinate outsourced work when needed.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and well-organised workshop and report hazards.

Skills

Manual lathe operation

Welding experience

Fault diagnosis

Quality workmanship

Customer communication

Independent workload management

Health and safety

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in Engineering

Tools

Colchester lathe

Pillar drill

Band saw

Welding equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced machinist who enjoys practical engineering, solving problems and taking pride in a job done properly?

An expanding hydraulic engineering business is looking for a Workshop Machinist to play a key role in its machining and repair operation. This is a varied, hands‑on position combining manual machining, component refurbishment and hydraulic repairs with responsibility for organising the workshop's day‑to‑day workload.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how the workshop runs, improve processes and help develop the department as the business grows.

The Role

From inspecting worn components to machining parts and testing completed repairs, you'll see jobs through from initial assessment to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults and repairing hydraulic rams, cylinders and associated components.
• Stripping, inspecting, refurbishing and reassembling hydraulic cylinders.
• Testing completed repairs to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Operating manual lathes, including Colchester machines, pillar drills and band saws.
• Carrying out welding work as required.
• Planning and prioritising workshop jobs to keep work moving efficiently.
• Liaising with customers to understand their requirements and prepare quotations.
• Ordering parts and materials, managing workshop stock and sourcing competitive prices.
• Coordinating outsourced work and communicating with suppliers.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and well‑organised workshop, reporting equipment faults and hazards.
• Identifying practical ways to improve workshop processes, efficiency and quality.

What You'll Bring

You’ll be a practical, reliable engineer with strong machining skills, good attention to detail and the confidence to organise your own workload.

We're looking for:

• Experience operating manual lathes and general workshop equipment.
• Welding experience and a sound understanding of workshop practices.
• The ability to assess faults, dismantle components and complete accurate repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute to a team.
• A responsible approach to health and safety.

Experience repairing hydraulic rams or cylinders would be a strong advantage. An engineering qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds, and experience ordering parts or managing stock would also be beneficial.