Manual Turner

JRS Associates are currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Turner to join an established specialist engineering manufacturer based in the Oxford / Abingdon area. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with strong manual turning experience to join a busy engineering workshop producing high-specification components from a variety of materials. The successful Manual Turner will primarily operate manual lathes, producing components directly from engineering drawings to the required tolerances. There will also be opportunities to develop experience operating larger machinery, including Binns & Berry machines and horizontal borers. The Successful Manual Turner – Package * £16.00 – £19.00 per hour, depending on experience * 37-hour working week * Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 07:30 – 12:30 or 08:00 – 13:00 * Early finish every Friday * Overtime available depending on workload * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Free on-site parking * Permanent, full-time position * Long-term opportunity with an established specialist engineering manufacturer The Successful Manual Turner – Requirements * Previous experience working as a Manual Turner / Manual Machinist * Ideally 3+ years' machining experience * Confident setting and operating manual lathes * Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Experience producing components accurately to engineering tolerances * Experience with turning and boring operations * Experience machining metals such as stainless steel, alloys, brass or copper * Time-served apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification advantageous * Experience with Binns & Berry, horizontal boring or larger manual machinery would be advantageous but is not essential * Willingness to learn additional machinery * Candidates must be able to attend an on-site interview and trade test If you're an experienced Manual Turner looking for a permanent days-based position with an early Friday finish, apply today for immediate consideration