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.



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