Skilled Machinist - Manual Lathe
Pay: £16.00-£19.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: Abingdon
Hours: 37 per week + occasional overtime
Job Type: Full-time
My client is a global leader in high-specification, low-temperature engineering equipment. They are expanding their workshop team and looking for a Skilled Machinist with strong manual lathe experience and a willingness to learn larger machines such as Binns andamp; Berry and horizontal borers.
What You''ll Be Doing
- Manual lathe machining to produce precision components to tight tolerances
- Reading engineering drawings and working accurately to specification
- Performing turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations
- Working with stainless steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics
- Routine maintenance of machinery and tools
- Supporting wider fabrication and assembly tasks
- Maintaining a safe, clean, organised work environment
- Working independently and as part of a small, skilled team
What They Are Looking For
- Time-served apprentice preferred
- Minimum 3 years machining experience
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable
- Able to work efficiently alone and collaboratively
- Willing to learn and operate larger workshop machines
- Must attend our Abingdon site for interview and trade test
Working Hours
- Mon-Thurs: 07:30-16:00 or 08:00-16:30, Fri: 07:30-12:30 or 08:00-13:00 Overtime available depending on customer demand.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking
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