Manual Machinist

GPW Job Ref: E113176

Multi-Skilled Manual Machinist Turner / Miller with experience of working to very tight tolerances required for a permanent position in the Tamworth area for an established, world leading company manufacturing gauges and gears.

Salary is £29,000 - £36,000 (DoE) + O/T + excellent benefits (see below).

The ideal Multi-Skilled Manual Turner / Miller will also have CNC Turning and Milling experience (desirable) and will be working circa 37.5 hours (Mon - Fri days, flexi start time between 6:30am - 8am)

Salary and Benefits:

• £29,000 - £36,000 (DoE)


• 5 hours week (Mon - Fri days, flexible work pattern, can start between 6:30am - 8am)


• 5x Midweek overtime & Sat Hrs, 2x Sun Hrs


• 25 days holiday plus bank hols.


• Pension scheme and death in service benefit


• Private medical insurance

The successful Multi Skilled Manual Turner / Miller day to day duties will include:

• Turning and milling of precision parts, gauges and master gears of which the majority are one offs.


• Set / operate manual lathes.


• If CNC competent, programme (online), set and operate Fanuc / Mazatrol controlled CNC Turning & Milling machines.


• Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and accuracy of components.


• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise during the machining process.


• Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and deadlines.


• Ensure production issues are resolved quickly, efficiently and production KPI's are met.


• Comply with company H&S guidelines.

To be suitable for this Multi Skilled Turner / Miller role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

• Ideally completed a relevant machining, toolmaker or engineering apprenticeship.


• Must have recent experience of manual milling and turning tight tolerances


• Able to use standard manual measuring devices such as verniers, DTI's, calipers, micrometers, plain plug, screw and ring gauges, gauge blocks and bespoke gauges/fixtures.


• Must be able to interpret Engineering drawings with a good understanding of Geometric Tolerances.


• Be able to work with the minimum of supervision


• Good communicational skills, both verbal and written.

The ideal Multi Skilled Turner / Miller will have the following skills / characteristics:

• Recent experience of manual and CNC Turning.


• Previously used Fanuc or Mazatrol controlled Hitachi and or Mazak CNC Turning & Milling machines (desirable)


• Machined precision parts, gauges and master gears.

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The successful Multi Skilled Precision Machinist (Manual and CNC Milling & Turning) / will need to be flexible as there may be overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description.

With experience of working in a manufacturing environment, you will have a standard-level education, have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

If you are interested in this role and have the required experience please click on the apply now button.