Machinist

Manual Machinist (Lathes & Milling) 📍 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