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Manual Machinist CNC Lathe

12 September 20252025-09-12
Stroud, Gloucestershire

Manual Machinist CNC Lathe

Stroud

Salary dependent on experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality standards using precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometres, callipers, gauges)
  • Monitor machine performance and adjust as necessary to ensure efficient operation and accuracy
  • Collaborate with the engineering and quality control teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes
  • Maintain accurate records of machine setups, job progress, and production metrics
  • Run the manual machines in line with the programs and monitor performance to ensure the cycle time meets the estimated costed time given to the works traveler
  • Carry out cycle inspection of the parts produced, using micrometers, verniers and coordinate measuring machine reports. Where required the completion of an Actual Dimensional Report Sheet (ADRS) required for each part may need to be completed
  • Where changes are necessary, provide feedback to Production Engineering by completing a Program Prove Out Improvement Request when CNC Programs / Tooling / Set Up Sheets need correcting or can be improved
  • Ensuring non-conforming parts are reported immediately, with root cause analysis, documented and given to the Machine Shop Supervisor
  • Perform any other duty as requested by the Production Supervisor or Machine Shop Chargehand to ensure the objectives of the company and the expectations of the customer are met
  • Set up and operate manual and CNC lathe machines for a variety of machining tasks
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical drawings, and blueprints to determine specifications and material requirements
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting (TPM’s)
  • Take responsibility for themselves and others to ensure work is carried out safely and in line with the Company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
  • Take responsibility for the Quality and Inspection of their own work and take ownership for cleaning and de-burring of the parts
  • Set the machines using the set-up sheets, tooling/fixtures and Edgecam programs provided by the Production Engineering Department

Ideal Candidate:

  • Operate and control manual lathe machines and other equipment in the machine shop, following relevant procedures
  • Experienced in all aspects of workshop practice
  • Comprehend setup parameters and their impact on the machining process, including datum setting and tool length and wear offsets
  • Experience and knowledge in working with Duplex and Nickel Alloy Materials
  • Set up machines with the appropriate work holding and tooling, adhering to relevant procedures
  • Perform machining operations efficiently as per Job Card instructions to meet required output levels
  • Able to operate EDM machines/ Electro Discharge machines/ wire machines
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Experience in all aspects of EDM/Wire setting and Improvement of processes
  • Good numerical and literacy skills to do metric conversions from engineering part drawings
  • Experience of parts inspections using gauges
  • Ability to run multiple similar machines

Working Hours:

  • Double day shifts
  • Monday – Thursday 6am to 2pm, Friday 6am to 11.30am
  • Monday – Thursday 2pm to 10pm, Friday 11am to 5pm

 

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