Manual Lathe Turner

We design and manufacture extrusion cutting machines and ancillary machines.

Due to retirement, we are looking to employ a part time skilled Manual Lathe Turner to join our team.
The components that we manufacture are used within our own products that we design and build.

Hours: 3 days out of the usual company factory hours of Monday to Thursday 07.30 - 16.45, Friday 07.30 – 11:30

Are you a skilled Manual Lathe Turner, looking for your next opportunity?.

This role offers steady day shifts, and the opportunity to go full time for the right person.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working from detailed engineering drawings to make bespoke parts used in our extrusion cutting machines and ancillary machines.
• Reporting to the Production Manager

What We're Looking For

• A fully skilled Manual Lathe Turner
• Strong background in a similar role
• Can work from engineering drawings
• 10+ years of experience within a similar role
• Someone who can hit the ground running and work on their own initiative

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpret 2D engineering drawings, and specifications and produce accurate parts.
• Work alongside and in conjunction with our manual mill operator to complete parts
• Plan machining activities, including:
• Determining how to machine component features
• Selecting the appropriate machine for each task
• Establishing the most efficient machining sequence
• Selecting appropriate tooling
• Applying correct speeds, feeds, lubricants, and pressures
• Carry out dimensional inspection and layout “mark off” prior to machining
• Operate 3 different sizes of manual Lathe.
• Inspect components throughout the machining process and complete final inspections to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments
• Deburr components and prepare them safely for use.
• Maintain clean, organised machines and work areas
• Perform general TPM activities including swarf removal, coolant checks, routine oiling, and greasing
• Monitor and maintain consumable stock levels (e.g., lubricants)
• Machining components to a high standard
• Occasionally working independently on varied jobs and materials
• Perform final blade setting via accurate machining on our extrusion cutting machines.

What’s on offer

• Day shifts only — no evenings or weekends
• Early Finish on a Friday.
• 23 days holiday a year pro-rata
• Genuine part time -to-full time opportunity

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.