Job Description
Connect Appointments is recruiting a skilled Manual Lathe Operator for a short-term position with our client based in Livingston.
What's on offer?
* Short-term temporary position
* Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm with an early Friday finish
* Competitive pay rate dependent on experience
Working as a Manual Lathe Operator, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Operating manual engine lathes to carry out turning, facing, threading and boring work
* Interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and job specifications accurately
* Using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers and dial indicators to verify finished components
* Selecting the correct cutting tools and machining parameters to suit different materials
* Carrying out routine maintenance on machinery and maintaining a clean, safe working environment
* Supporting CNC milling operations as required
To be successful in this Manual Lathe Operator position, you will have:
* At least 4 years of hands-on experience with manual lathes in a professional machining environment
* Strong working knowledge of metals including aluminium, stainless steel, brass and various alloys
* Experience grinding HSS tooling and selecting carbide inserts
* Solid understanding of shop mathematics including geometry and trigonometry
* A precise, methodical approach with a strong eye for detail
* CNC mill operation experience - beneficial
* Experience with Bridgeport or similar vertical milling machines - beneficial
Interested? Apply now or call us on 01506 449 944 to find out more.
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