Trainee Manual Machinist
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist
Eastbourne | Competitive Salary and excellent career opportunities | Full-Time
Placr's client is delighted to be recruiting for a respected engineering and manufacturing client in Hailsham who are seeking a trainee Manual Turner to join their precision machining team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing high-quality components to exacting standards in a modern engineering environment.
The Role- Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components
- Work from engineering drawings and specifications
- Machine parts to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Carry out basic inspection and measurement of completed components
- Complete production documentation accurately
- Maintain safe working practices and a clean work area
- Proven experience operating manual lathes and mills
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Strong understanding of precision machining and tolerances
- Experienced using measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers
- Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Join a well-established, high-tech engineering manufacturer
- Work on precision components in a specialist machining environment
- Supportive team culture with long-term career opportunities
- Stable, full-time role with a competitive salary
If you're an experienced Manual Turner looking to join a respected engineering business where quality and craftsmanship matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Placr Recruitment is recruiting for a specialist engineering manufacturer seeking a Manual Turner ready to take the next step in their career
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Have you completed an apprenticeship in manual machining and want to build your skills within a precision engineering environment? This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience, work on high-quality components and grow your career within an established manufacturing business.
The Role- Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture precision metal components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Machine components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
- Use measuring equipment, including micrometers and verniers, to check accuracy.
- Carry out basic inspection and complete production documentation.
- Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping and health and safety.
- Completed an apprenticeship involving manual lathes and milling machines.
- Looking for the next step in your machining career.
- Confident reading engineering drawings and working to precise tolerances.
- Good knowledge of measuring equipment and component inspection.
- A keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality and a willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Join a specialist, high-tech engineering manufacturer.
- Develop your manual machining skills in a precision engineering environment.
- Build a long-term career with opportunities to learn and progress.
- Enjoy a full-time position with a competitive salary.
Ready to put your apprenticeship skills into practice and take the next step in precision engineering?
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