Manual Machinist

Manual Machinist Salary: £16 - £18.50

 

Company Overview:
A precision engineering company with decades of experience, specialising in providing high-quality machined components to industries such as aerospace and defence.

The company is known for its commitment to stringent quality standards, utilising state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques to produce parts with exceptional accuracy.

Its services range from CNC and manual machining to assembly and finishing, with a focus on delivering reliable and durable solutions.

It is currently seeking a skilled & versatile Manual Machinist with Assembly skills to help keep up with the workload.

 

Daily Responsibilities:
As a Manual Machinist, your main duties will include:

- Operating manual lathes and mills, with extensive use of XYZ machines.
- Ensuring precise machining, working to tight tolerances, and producing excellent surface finishes both internally and externally.
- Cutting threads and spot-facing on manual machines.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Inspecting machined components using bore comparators, micrometers, vernier callipers, and air gauges.

The role will also require involvement in assembly and fitting, where you will:

- Use hand tools and presses, and apply aerospace jointing compounds, with full training provided if necessary.
- Assemble components following strict schedules and detailed customer specifications.
- Conduct pressure testing, beading, and part marking where needed.

What Else:

- This Manual Machinist role requires adaptability to cover various departmental tasks, especially during single-point failures.
- Experience within the aerospace sector and a solid understanding of AS9100 standards and material traceability is essential.
- Further training will be provided for assembly-related tasks, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled machinists looking to diversify their abilities.
- A Manual Machinist should be time-served or apprentice-trained, with a high level of experience in manual machining and fitting techniques.
- £16-18.50 hourly rate on offer.
- Need a 4-day week? No problem! Flexible working hours on offer.

 

What Next?

Apply now or contact Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information on the Manual Machinist Position.