Machinist​/Fitter

Machinist / Fitter Manual Milling and Turning Precision Engineering Day Shifts - Cheddar - BS27 Up to £33k per annum Bonuses, Overtime, Private Healthcare, Pension Are you a skilled Manual Machinist with Mechanical Fitting experience? If yes, read on My client is an established engineering firm based in Cheddar and commutable from Draycott, Axbridge, Wedmore, Badgworth and Winscombe. They are currently looking for a skilled Manual Machinist / Fitter to join their team.

The Role:

Machinist Fitter - Operating manual lathes and mills to fabricate and repair components for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, and fans - Collaborating with engineers to diagnose issues and determine repair strategies for various mechanical systems - The role will also require a degree of welding and general engineering - Ensuring precision and quality in machining tasks to meet specified tolerances and standards - Adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean and organised workshop environment - Participating in training programs to develop skills in CNC machining, as the company provides training in this area - Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output - Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job - Be available for call-out and overtime.

- Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Workshop Manager Minimum Skills / Experience

Required:

Manual Miller / Manual Turner - Time-served engineer with a proven record of manual/conventional turning, milling, and general machining, together with proven mechanical fitting skills - Additional experience with CNC and XYZ machines would be an advantage, but is not essential; training will be provided - The ability to use CAD/Solidworks package would be an advantage - The role will also require a degree of welding and general engineering - Experience in using manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc)

- Experience with welding and balancing would be beneficial - Reading Technical Drawings:
Ability to interpret engineering drawings to manufacture or repair components to specification - Machining to Fine Tolerances

- Experience with using measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, callipers) to ensure accuracy and quality - CNC Experience (Desirable but Not Essential):
Some knowledge of CNC machining is beneficial, especially if they aim to transition into CNC roles (training provided) - Workshop Safety Practices:
Knowledge of and adherence to health and safety standards in an engineering environment The Package:
Manual Machinist - Base Salary up to £33k per annum - Day shifts 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 40-hour week - Additional on-call bonuses and enhanced overtime rates - Company vehicle provided for on-call jobs - Private Healthcare - 28 days holiday - Pension scheme - Progression Opportunities Interested?

To apply for this Fitter / Machinist position, here are your two options: 1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call  now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson between 8.30am - 5.30pm. 2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know PPDEL