Manual Lathe Machinist

Role: Manual Lathe Machinist
Location: Harlow, CM20
Hours: Full time
Salary: £15.00 - £17.50 per hour

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Manual Lathe Machinist to join our client's successful team.

Our client is a long-established electrical and mechanical engineering company based in Harlow, specialising in the repair, servicing and manufacture of industrial components including pumps, motors, gearboxes and precision machined parts. Operating a busy workshop environment, they provide a wide range of machining, fabrication and engineering services to industrial customers.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Permanent full-time opportunity

• Operating manual lathes to manufacture and repair precision components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints and CAD models
• Setting and adjusting machines to required specifications
• Machining components in a range of metal and plastic materials
• Carrying out milling, grinding and assembly duties where required
• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Using measuring equipment including calipers and micrometers
• Supporting the repair of pumps, motors, gearboxes and related industrial equipment components
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop environment
• Supporting production deadlines and workshop efficiency

• Previous experience operating manual lathes
• Strong understanding of machining principles and workshop practices
• Experience with milling, grinding or general mechanical assembly
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience machining metal and plastic materials desirable
• Good knowledge of measuring equipment and tolerances
• Mechanical aptitude with tooling, fixtures and machine setup
• Reliable with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team