Streamline Search Ltd
Manual Turner Required!
Our client is rapidly growing engineering company, specialising in machining and heat treatment.
On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Turner. The successful candidate will set up and operate manual lathes to produce high-quality precision components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
Package:
- 20 days holiday plus bank
- Contractual profit sharing scheme
- 40 hour working week with early finish on Fridays (6:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm finish Fridays)
- Hourly rate £14.50 – £18.50 per hour (DOE)
Manual Turner – Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate manual centre lathes and/or other turning equipment safely and efficiently
- Machine components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Carry out in-process inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, and other precision measuring equipment
- Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer specifications
- Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T where applicable
- Carry out routine machine maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working order
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with 5S and HSE standards
- Work effectively as part of a small machining team to meet production deadlines
Manual Turner – Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Manual Turner or Manual Machinist in a precision engineering environment
- Strong ability to work from and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is desirable
- Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, bore gauges, etc.)
- Good understanding of machining techniques, materials, and tooling
- Ability to work to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Experience working with one-off and small batch production
Streamline Search is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.
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