Mechanical Turner
7 days ago
Manchester
Mechanical Turner / Manual Machinist / Manchester | £20.50 - £22 Per Hour Depending On Experience \n An excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Turner / Manual Machinist to join a successful and growing engineering organisation. \n CPM Engineering is now looking for an experienced Mechanical Turner / Manual Machinist to join our skilled and dynamic workshop team in Manchester. This is a hands-on manual machining position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with traditional engineering machinery, producing high-quality components, and tackling a variety of repair and machining challenges. \n As a Mechanical Turner / Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for accurately machining components from engineering drawings, samples and patterns. You will need a strong understanding of engineering measurements, tolerances, limits and fits, together with a commitment to producing work to a high standard. The role will involve a variety of machining and repair work, so flexibility, practical problem-solving skills and a willingness to occasionally work on customer sites are important. \n What’s in it for you? \n\n • Excellent hourly rate of £20.50 - £22 D.O.E. per hour + regular opportunities for overtime\n, • Annual pay review following successful completion of probation\n, • 25 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays and a contributory pension scheme\n, • Training and development opportunities, and company charity events and activities\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Employee assistance programme, Perkbox employee benefits and free annual medical\n, • Supportive and friendly working environment\n, • Opportunity to develop your skills within an established and growing engineering business\n\n Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Turner / Manual Machinist role: \n\n • Manual turning and machining of components to engineering drawings, samples and patterns\n, • Set up and operate conventional/manual lathes and associated workshop equipment\n, • Produce components accurately to specified dimensions and tolerances\n, • Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings\n, • Use micrometers, verniers, gauges and other precision measuring equipment\n, • Understand and work to limits, fits and tolerances\n, • Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required quality standards\n, • Undertake repair and refurbishment work on mechanical components\n, • Identify machining and repair requirements and use engineering judgement to resolve issues\n, • Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment\n, • Be prepared to undertake occasional on-site work when required\n, • Work effectively as part of the wider workshop and engineering team\n\n Skills & Experience Required: \n\n • Recognised apprenticeship or relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, machining or fitting\n, • Proven experience as a Mechanical Turner, Manual Turner or Manual Machinist\n, • Strong practical experience using conventional/manual lathes\n, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings & confident using precision measuring equipment\n, • Good understanding of measurements, tolerances, limits and fits\n, • Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, repair or electro-mechanical environment\n, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work\n, • Good organisational and time-management skills\n, • Practical, enthusiastic, and positive approach to engineering challenges\n, • Understanding of modern mechanical repair and machining techniques\n, • Full driving licence required\n\n CPM Engineering specialises in the repair, replacement, management and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. With more than 25 years’ experience in electro-mechanical maintenance services, our repair workshop is one of the largest in the UK, representing an investment of over £3 million. \n What’s next? \n If you are an experienced Manual Turner / Mechanical Machinist who enjoys practical engineering and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a well-established and growing company, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career with CPM Engineering.