Manual Machinist

HOLT ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Old Town, Poole

Manual Machinist

£16 - £18.50 per hour

HOLT ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Old Town, Poole

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Immediate start

, 13 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 10-01-2025 (In 20 days)

job Ref: V-58896-3

Full Job Description

Manual Machinist
Manual Machinist Salary: £16 - £18.50

*This role requires the permanent right to work in the UK, applications without this will be automatically rejected, thank you.*

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 for more information on the Manual Machinist Position.