Machinist Lathe Turner Mechanical Engineering - Konker Jobs : Job Details

Centre Lathe Turner Machinist (Manual) Wigan  £35,000 - £38,000 DOE (OTE £45,000+) + Uncapped Overtime (Time and a Half) + 25 days + BH + Company Benefits + Early Finish Fridays Do you have experience as a centre lathe turner, looking for a new opportunity working for a close knight friendly team, that ensure their employees are nothing but an absolute priority, and will reward your hard work with unmatched benefits including competitive salary and uncapped overtime which can substantially increase your earnings?  On offer is the opportunity to work for a well-established SME, which invites you to become part of their engineering family. This is a specialist Mechanical Engineering Company which offers a multidisciplinary range of services from Fabrication (Mig, Tig, Stick Welding, Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Cast Iron) through to Machining (Milling, centre lathes, CNC On Site Work - Fitting, Repairs) and breakdowns (Pipework - Stainless/mild steel fabrication). This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a fun and friendly collaborative team, which can guarantee long term stability and structure. The Role:

• Set up and prepare the lathe for operation. selecting and mounting appropriate cutting tools, securing the workpiece in the chuck or between centres, and adjusting machine settings such as speed, feed rate, and depth of cut.
• interpret engineering drawings or blueprints to understand the specifications and tolerances required for the finished part. This involves determining the dimensions, material type, and surface finish requirements.
• Cut, shape, or prepare the material before loading it onto the lathe.
• using the lathe to turn cylindrical, conical, or contoured shapes on the workpiece. This may include facing, turning, boring, threading, grooving, or knurling operations.

The Person:

• Experience as a Centre Lathe Turner Machinist

Contact Hannah Wade at Konker Jobs.