Manual Machinist - Junior

Are you interested in engineering and keen to develop your practical machining skills?

Our client is looking for a Manual Machinist or Junior Manual Machinist to join their precision engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous manual machining experience or a junior candidate with a strong interest in engineering who is eager to learn and develop their skills. You will receive the opportunity to work with conventional milling and turning machinery, producing high-quality precision components in a supportive manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent) Location: Eastbourne Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

Assist with setting up and operating conventional manual milling and turning machinery Manufacture precision components using engineering drawings, sketches and specifications Work with a range of engineering materials, including stainless steel and aluminium Learn to select appropriate tooling, machining methods and cutting conditions Carry out adjustments to ensure components meet required dimensions and quality standards Use measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers and height gauges, to check component accuracy Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks throughout production Identify and report any machining or quality issues Work to production schedules while maintaining high standards of accuracy and workmanship Keep machinery and work areas clean, organised and safe Skills & Experience Required

A genuine interest in engineering, machining or manufacturing Some previous experience in a manual machining, workshop or engineering environment would be beneficial Basic understanding of engineering drawings or an interest in learning to interpret them Good practical and problem-solving abilities Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work A willingness to learn how to operate manual milling and turning machinery Reliable, motivated and able to work as part of a team A positive attitude and willingness to develop new technical skills Our Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in hearing from junior candidates who have a genuine passion for engineering and want to build a long-term career within the industry. You might have recently completed an engineering course, started an apprenticeship or gained some hands-on workshop experience.

For more experienced applicants, previous manual machining experience and the ability to work independently will be advantageous.

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