Manual Machinist 1 year FTC

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• £Competitive Salary, dependent on experience.
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• Work from engineering drawings and machine components to close tolerances
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• Inspect finished parts using verniers, micrometers and bore micrometers.
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Job Title: Manual Turner – 1 Year ContractLocation:Lower Dicker, East SussexSalary: £Competitive, apply for detailsReports to: Machine Cell Leader TPA Recruit is supporting a specialist precision engineering and manufacturing business in the search for an experienced Manual Turner. This hands-on role involves producing small metal components using manual lathes and milling machines. You will work from engineering drawings, machine parts to very close tolerances and complete basic inspection using precision measuring equipment.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Operate manual lathes and milling machines to manufacture small metal components.
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• Interpret engineering drawings and machine components to the correct specification and close tolerances.
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• Complete basic inspection using verniers, micrometers, bore micrometers and related measuring equipment.
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• Complete production and quality documentation accurately while maintaining high standards of finish, housekeeping and health and safety.
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Experience Required\n

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• Previous hands-on experience operating manual lathes and milling machines within a machine shop or precision engineering environment.
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• Good understanding of engineering drawings and proven ability to produce metal components to very close tolerances.
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• Confident use of precision measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and bore micrometers.
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• Time-served practical machining experience, high attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Why Join This Business?\n

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• 25 days holiday
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• Private medical insurance
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• Life insurance
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• State-of-the-art working environment
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• Work on precision-engineered products used in advanced science and technology applications.
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• Join an established UK manufacturer with more than 60 years of specialist vacuum-technology experience.
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• See components progress through a broad in-house engineering and manufacturing operation.
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• Take ownership of high-quality manual machining work within a collaborative, quality-led team.
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TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process