Manual Machinist - Manual / Conventional Machining
Manual / Conventional Machining - XYZ Lathe
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire
Rate: Up to £17 per hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday overtime available
Marmon Lift Recruitment is working with an established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Manual / Conventional Machinist to join their machining team in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and hands-on machinist to join an established manufacturing environment, working with manual lathes, preferably XYZ, and producing components accurately to engineering drawings and required specifications.
This role suits someone with a solid manufacturing background who is confident working independently, solving problems and maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Manual Machinist Responsibilities:
- Operate manual / conventional lathes, preferably XYZ
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Produce components accurately to required specifications and tolerances
- Carry out quality checks and identify any issues during production
- Measure finished components using appropriate inspection equipment
- Diagnose and resolve machining and production problems
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Work independently while contributing effectively as part of the wider manufacturing team
- Support continuous improvement and contribute ideas for improving processes and efficiency
The Ideal Manual Machinist:
- Previous experience in a manual / conventional machining environment - ESSENTIAL
- Experience using a manual lathe - ESSENTIAL
- Experience with XYZ lathes - PREFERRED
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - ESSENTIAL
- Solid manufacturing background - ESSENTIAL
- Hands-on and proactive attitude with a strong team spirit - ESSENTIAL
- Ability to work independently and under pressure - ESSENTIAL
- Strong practical problem-solving skills - ESSENTIAL
- Good understanding of machining processes, measurements and tolerances - ESSENTIAL
Hours & Overtime:
- Monday-Thursday: 7am-5pm
- Friday: Overtime available
- Saturday: Overtime available
- Sunday: Overtime available
- Pay: Up to £17 per hour, depending on experience
Apply for this Manual Machinist role:
For further information or a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Harry Lester at MLR Construction and Engineering, part of Marmon Lift Recruitment. Call: (phone number removed) (Option 3) Email: Web: (url removed) We're committed to understanding what matters in your next move. We work closely with you to find the right opportunity and represent your best interests throughout the process
