Prototype Machinist (Manual)
Days Role, Mon-Fri
About us:
A leading provider of specialist products for the defence industry. We design and manufacture innovative solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our clients. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
As Prototype Machinist you will play a crucial role in our projects by proding complex, tight tolerance parts using conventional machining methods.
The ideal candidate will be a time-served fitter/toolmaker with strong experience on manual lathes/mills.
Responsibilities:
Operate manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to engineering drawings and specifications
Work to exact standards, ensuring precision and accuracy on complex and tight tolerance components
Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and refine manufacturing processes
Conduct testing and quality control checks on finished parts to ensure they meet our standards
Maintain a safe and organised work environment, adhering to company policies and procedures
Requirements:
Must be a UK national in order to pass security vetting upon employment
Time served Fitter/Craftsman/Toolmaker (C&G/NVQ 3)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering environment
Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines
Ability to work to exact standards, producing small components to tight tolerances
Ideally, knowledge of el...