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Manual Machinist

  • Location: Wakefield
  • Salary: £13 - £15.50 per hour + Days only, overtime available. per hour
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 1 year ago

  • Sector: General Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Contact: Sam Wilkinson
  • Contact Email: sam.wilkinson@metalis.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 15 September 2022
  • Job Ref: BBBH244_1660652955


Are you a Manual Turner/Borer or a Manual Miller looking for a new challenge/ opportunity. We have an immediate starting, Days regular position available for both!

The company are a full turn-key business and you core function of the role is to produce precision parts from engineering drawings using manual lathes and milling machines.


The parts to be produced vary in size but typically will including jobs up to 200mm in diameter and 4 metres in length, and drums up to 1 metre in diameter and 2 metres in length.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Reading, interpreting and working to detailed engineering drawings
  • Setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision parts.
  • Working to standard machining tolerances.
  • Ensuring that manufacturing work is planned and carried out efficiently.
  • Slinging, lifting and operation of overhead crane.
  • Responsible for the quality of work produced and ensuring that all relevant quality procedures are understood and adhered to.
  • Ensuring that all machinery and equipment is checked regularly and day to day maintenance carried out.

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Apprentice Trained
  • Manual Machining
  • Turning / Milling
  • Inspection
  • Overhead Crane Experience
  • Ability to produce precision parts from engineering drawings
  • Work under own initiative with the aid of typical engineering measuring equipment

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial:

  • Milling/ Turning
  • Drilling
  • Assembly / Fitting
  • Welding
  • First Aid
  • Fork Lift Truck

Hours of Work:

  • 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday
  • 8.00am to 1.00pm Friday
  • Occasional shift working will be required

Other Benefits:

  • 25 Days Annual Holiday (plus standard public)
  • Birthday Holiday
  • 4 x Annual Salary Life Insurance
  • Employee Benefits Access