Position: Machinist - Turning ( Lathes) 📍 Location: Billingham 💷 Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour + shift allowance (3-shift rotation) 📄 Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Stafforce is recruiting on behalf of a reputable client for a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist to join their production team in Billingham. This role is ideal for candidates looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, with the chance to move into a permanent position after a successful temporary period. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: Machining Operations: Operate lathe machines ( turning )with precision to meet production specifications and deadlines.. Overhead Crane Operation: Safely handle and transport components using overhead cranes. Weld Dressing (if required): Smooth and finish welds to ensure both structural and aesthetic quality. Maintenance: Carry out basic maintenance of machinery and keep the work area clean and organized. Quality Assurance: Inspect finished work to ensure it meets quality standards and technical specifications. Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety protocols, including the correct use of PPE and adherence to company procedures. ✅ Requirements: Experience: Proven experience in a machining role, ideally manual lathes Skills & Competencies: Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools Overhead crane operation experience (certification preferred) ...