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Manual Machinist / Skilled Turner Required
Location: Bristol
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Salary: Up to £34,500 + Overtime Opportunities & benefits
We are looking for a time-served Manual Machinist / Turner to join our client's skilled machine shop. If you take pride in precision engineering & manufacturing, enjoy working on manual machines, and have a high standard of workmanship, this may be of interest to you.
Key Duties
- Operate and set up manual centre lathes to produce high-quality, precision components
- Perform turning, milling, and fitting operations to tight tolerances
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately
- Measure and inspect finished parts using precision tools to ensure they meet quality standards
- Maintain machines and equipment to ensure optimum performance and reliability
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- Time-served Turner or Toolmaker with proven manual machining experience
- Strong proficiency in setting up and operating manual centre lathes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Competent in precision measurement and inspection techniques
- Solid understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials
- Responsible approach to machine maintenance and workplace safety
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
- Proactive, organised, and a positive team player with a can-do attitude
- Relevant technical qualifications or apprenticeships are advantageous.
- Desire to learn new skills, including CNC machining.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience
- Overtime available
- Opportunity to work on challenging and interesting components
- Supportive team environment that values craftsmanship and experience
- Free onsite parking
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
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If you are a skilled manual machinist who takes real pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, we'd love to receive your application.
For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to paul.furlong@omega.co.uk.
Candidates who are currently a CNC machinist, Toolmaker, Manual Turner or Deburrer may be suitable for this role.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omega.co.uk.
Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
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