Manual Turner

Manual Turner
East Sussex | Permanent, Full-Time | Competitive Salary
Are you an experienced Manual Turner looking for a long-term role where your engineering skills really matter?
We’re working with an established engineering business in East Sussex that is looking for a skilled Manual Turner to join its machine shop. You’ll be producing small, high-precision metal components, working to tight tolerances and taking pride in getting things right first time.
What you’ll be doing
* Operating manual lathes and mills
* Machining small metal components to exact specifications
* Reading and working from engineering drawings
* Working to tight tolerances and high-quality finishes
* Using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and bore micrometers
* Carrying out basic inspection of completed components
* Completing relevant production documentation
* Maintaining high standards of quality and health & safety
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally be a time-served Manual Turner with solid hands-on experience using manual lathes and mills.
You’ll need:
* Proven experience in manual turning and milling
* Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings
* Experience working to high tolerances
* Good knowledge of precision measuring equipment
* Excellent attention to detail
* A strong focus on quality and safe working practices
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Previous experience working within a machine shop environment would be advantageous.
What’s on offer?
* Permanent, full-time position
* Competitive salary based on your experience
* Opportunity to work on precision-engineered components
* A skilled and established engineering environment
* A role where your practical experience and attention to detail are genuinely valued
If you're a hands-on Manual Turner who takes pride in producing quality work and wants a stable opportunity with an established engineering business, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for more information
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