Machinist

Are you an experienced

Manual Machinist or Tool Room Machinist

with a strong background operating conventional machinery? Are you a

time-served engineer

who enjoys producing precision components, working from technical drawings and taking ownership of machining work from start to finish? We're supporting a leading manufacturing business in

New Milton

who are looking to recruit an experienced

General Machinist

to join their Tool Room. This is a hands-on position that would suit an experienced machinist who is confident with

manual lathes and mills

and has spent significant time working within a Tool Room environment. What's the role all about? As the

General Machinist , you'll be responsible for supporting internal manufacturing and tooling requirements, producing components to specified quality standards using a range of conventional Tool Room machinery. Working closely with Production, Quality and Production Engineering, you'll manufacture components from technical engineering drawings, using your machining knowledge and experience to ensure accuracy, quality and consistency. This isn't simply a machine operating position. We're looking for a

time-served machinist

who understands conventional machining techniques, can confidently interpret engineering drawings and has the experience to work independently when required. Key responsibilities Set and operate a range of

conventional/manual Tool Room machinery Operate

manual lathes, mills, drills, bandsaws and off-hand grinders Manufacture components and tooling to specified engineering and quality requirements Read and interpret detailed technical engineering drawings Work with engineering tolerances and understand associated

GD&T Carry out accurate dimensional inspection of manufactured components Use gauges, micrometers, calipers and electronic measuring equipment Ensure documented process controls are followed throughout manufacturing Work closely with Quality, Production and Production Engineering teams Identify and resolve manufacturing problems using a logical and data-led approach Maintain excellent standards of housekeeping within the Tool Room Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety requirements What you'll need We're looking for someone with substantial hands-on machining experience. You'll need: To be a

time-served engineer A minimum of

5 years' experience working within a Tool Room environment Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent Extensive experience setting and operating

manual/conventional machinery Strong experience with

manual lathes and milling machines Experience operating drills, bandsaws, grinders and other Tool Room equipment Ability to confidently read and interpret

technical engineering drawings Knowledge of

GD&T Excellent understanding of engineering measurement and inspection techniques Extensive experience using

micrometers, calipers, gauges and electronic measuring equipment Strong attention to detail Logical problem-solving ability Desirable It would also be beneficial if you have: HNC, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering Knowledge of CAD software packages Previous experience using CAD within a machining or Tool Room environment About you You'll be an experienced machinist who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You'll be: Practical and mechanically minded Methodical and detail-focused Self-sufficient and confident working independently Equally comfortable working as part of a wider manufacturing team Reliable, flexible and trustworthy Willing to learn and develop additional skills Proactive when approaching manufacturing problems Interested? If you're an experienced

Manual Machinist, Tool Room Machinist, Conventional Machinist or General Machinist

with at least five years' Tool Room experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact

Kingdom People

for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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