Job Type:	contract	Duration:	3 months
Category:	Engineering	Recruiter Reference:	MMJC2024
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Role – Manual Machinist position
Location –Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Working hours – Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 4.00pm and Friday 07.30 – 12.30 Noon
Salary –Depending on experience, between £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Capacity of role - Permanent position

Our client is a leading manufacturer is currently recruiting for a Manual machinist to join their workshop team.

Main duties will include –
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Take measurements and mark material for cutting or shaping
• Select appropriate machines (e.g. lathes) and position or load material for a job
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc.
• Monitor machine while working to adjust the feed, maintain temperature and identify issues
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages

Candidate attributes –
• Proven experience as machinist
• Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes and grinders)
• Ability to use precision tools (calipers) to take accurate measurements
• Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Good at math with analytical abilities
• Physical stamina and strength to lift heavy items

Skills
Manual machinist, Engineering, Lathe, Mills, Manufacturing