Full job descriptionManual Machinist

Are you an experienced Manual Machinist looking for a new opportunity? Do you have strong experience operating manual lathes, with additional turning experience? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering company, is looking for a skilled and reliable Manual Machinist to join their team in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will have a strong background in manual machining, particularly lathe operation, and a good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining processes.

Manual Machinist Permanent position
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Leicestershire

Manual Machinist
Job Description
• Operate manual lathes to manufacture precision engineering components
• Set and operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Carry out manual turning and other machining operations where required
• Work from engineering drawings to produce components to specification
• Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for machining operations
• Inspect finished components using relevant measuring equipment
• Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy throughout the machining process
• Ensure machinery, tooling, and the work area are maintained to a high standard

Manual Machinist
Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications
• Proven experience as a Manual Machinist
• Strong experience operating manual lathes
• Manual turning experience would be highly beneficial
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good understanding of machining processes, tolerances, and measurements
• Experience using standard workshop measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ’apply’.