Skilled Machinist

Skilled Machinist - Manual Lathe
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Pay: £16.00-£19.00 per hour (DOE)
Location: Abingdon
Hours: 37 per week + occasional overtime
Job Type: Full-time
My client is a global leader in high-specification, low-temperature engineering equipment. They are expanding their workshop team and looking for a Skilled Machinist with strong manual lathe experience and a willingness to learn larger machines such as Binns & Berry and horizontal borers.
What You'll Be Doing
Manual lathe machining to produce precision components to tight tolerances
Reading engineering drawings and working accurately to specification
Performing turning, boring, trepanning, roughing and finishing operations
Working with stainless steel, alloys, brass, copper and plastics
Routine maintenance of machinery and tools
Supporting wider fabrication and assembly tasks
Maintaining a safe, clean, organised work environment
Working independently and as part of a small, skilled team
What They Are Looking For
Time-served apprentice preferred
Minimum 3 years machining experience
Strong understanding of engineering drawings
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, reliable
Able to work efficiently alone and collaboratively
Willing to learn and operate larger workshop machines
Must attend our Abingdon site for interview and trade test
Working Hours
Mon-Thurs: 07:30-16:00 or 08:00-16:30, Fri: 07:30-12:30 or 08:00-13:00 Overtime available depending on customer demand. xwwtmva
Benefits
Company pension
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free on-site parking
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