Manual Miller / Precision Engineer

Manual Miller / Precision Engineer Location: Marston Green Salary: Up to £19.00 per hour (depending on experience) Job Type: Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 or 06:00-15:00   Experienced Manual Miller Required We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manual Miller to join our specialist precision engineering  to join our client business. This is a varied role focused on the manufacture of high-precision, one-off components and gears. Unlike many machining positions, this is not production or batch work. We require a machinist who can think independently, set up jobs from scratch, and work accurately from engineering drawings. Approximately 80% of the role will involve operating a Bridgeport Manual Milling Machine, with the remaining 20% involving rough machining gears on an Okuma 4-Axis CNC Milling Machine once competency has been demonstrated. The components are typically small and intricate, with most workpieces being under 100mm in size. Key Responsibilities Operating and setting a Bridgeport Manual Milling Machine Producing high-precision one-off components and gears Reading and interpreting engineering drawings Setting up tooling, fixtures, and work holding equipment Clocking bores and workpieces using a DTI (Dial Test Indicator) Using rotary tables to accurately position components Calculating and working with PCDs (Pitch Circle Diameters) Finding centres and datums to establish machining positions Working with angles, including degrees and minutes Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometres, verniers, gauges, and indicators Rough machining gears on an Okuma 4-Axis CNC Milling Machine Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and housekeeping Following all health and safety proceduresEssential Requirements Proven experience operating manual milling machines Strong understanding of precision engineering principles Ability to use a DTI to accurately clock workpieces and bores Experience using rotary tables Understanding of PCD calculations and centre-finding techniques Ability to work with angular measurements (degrees and minutes) Competent in reading engineering drawings Experience working to tight tolerances Ability to inspect and measure components accurately Self-motivated with excellent attention to detailDesirable Experience Toolmaking background Gear manufacturing or gear-cutting experience Experience using CNC milling machines Familiarity with Okuma machine controls