📍 West Bromwich
💷 Competitive Salary (DOE) + Overtime Available
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a well-established and reputable engineering business based in West Bromwich. This is a fantastic role for someone who takes pride in precision work and has strong experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
The Role
As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for producing high-quality, low-volume and bespoke components to tight tolerances. You will work from engineering drawings and be confident setting and operating manual machinery independently.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate manual lathes and milling machines
Interpret and work from technical engineering drawings
Machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
Carry out basic quality checks using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, etc.)
Work with a range of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and alloys
Maintain a clean and safe working environmentRequirements
Proven experience in a manual machining role
Strong knowledge of manual turning and milling processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using measuring tools and quality inspection techniques
Self-motivated with a high attention to detail
Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification (desirable)What's on Offer
Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing engineering business
Competitive hourly rate/salary based on experience
Overtime available
Supportive workshop environment
Salary description
£15.00 - £20.00 per hour