Manual Turner

JRS Associates have partnered with a leading precision engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Manual Turner to join their established machining team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a stable engineering environment, manufacturing high-quality precision components while benefiting from excellent working hours, overtime opportunities and long-term job security. The Successful Manual Turner – Package: * £17.50 per hour * Monday–Thursday: 7.30am – 4.40pm & Friday: 8.00am – 12.00pm * Overtime paid at time and a half / double time * Permanent position * Day shift * Long-term job security within an established engineering business The Successful Manual Turner – Requirements: * Previous experience working as a Manual Turner / Conventional Turner * Confident setting and operating manual centre lathes * Able to manufacture precision components directly from engineering drawings * Experienced working to tight engineering tolerances * Strong knowledge of manual turning techniques * Competent carrying out facing, parallel turning, taper turning, boring, drilling, threading and parting-off * Able to select appropriate tooling, speeds and feeds * Confident using Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Gauges and other precision measuring equipment * Experience machining steels, stainless steels and engineering alloys * Experience using Colchester, DSG, Webster & Bennett, L&L, Herbert or similar manual lathes would be advantageous * Good attention to detail with a strong focus on quality Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 working hours to discuss the opportunity in more detail