Precision Manual Engineer

ECHO Personnel is recruiting a Precision Manual Engineer for one of our clients based in Corby. Our client is a well-established engineering company providing high-quality machining, fabrication, and maintenance services across a range of industries.

As a Precision Manual Engineer, youll be responsible for operating manual lathes, milling machines, and associated workshop machinery to produce high-quality components. Youll play a key role in ensuring parts are manufactured accurately and efficiently, working with a variety of materials and maintaining high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, and associated machinery
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• Manufacture components to specification, working to tight tolerances
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• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
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• Perform machine setups, tool changes, and adjustments as required
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• Work with materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, phosphor bronze, brass, and plastics
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• Carry out quality checks using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, etc.)
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• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with H&S procedures
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• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet deadlines
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Requirements:

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• Proven experience in manual milling and lathe operations
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• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
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• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
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Hours:

8:30am 5:00pm
\n Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch)
\n Overtime available

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