Manual Machinist

Role Type:
Full time, permanent.

Location:

Sheffield. Salary: £34,000 per year (All in).

Working Hours:

1 week rotation - Mornings (Monday to Friday - 6am until 2:30pm) and Nights (Monday to Thursday - 6pm until 4am).

My client is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist (Turning) to join their team in Sheffield. As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for the precision machining of high-integrity components to meet stringent customer and industry requirements. The role involves working with high-performance and exotic materials, producing components to tight tolerances, and ensuring all work complies with company quality and safety standards.

• Manufacture precision components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Operate manual lathes and related machining equipment safely and efficiently
• Work within company quality systems and procedures to ensure full compliance
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into finished machined parts
• Machine high-grade and difficult materials, including Inconel 718 and similar alloys
• Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean, and organised work area
• Meet agreed production times while maintaining quality and accuracy standards
• Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds to achieve optimal machining performance
• Support continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and workshop practices

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings
• Good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing production demands
• Strong understanding of machining principles and manual machining techniques

• Proven experience operating manual lathes in a machine shop environment
• Experience working with high-performance alloys and difficult-to-machine materials
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards in a manufacturing environment