Manual Machinist - Large Castings
📍Sheffield
💷 Competitive Salary + Overtime + Strong Benefits
Adept are recruiting on behalf of a well established heavy engineering manufacturer in Sheffield
This is proper machining work, large centrifugally spun castings supplying Aerospace and Power Generation sectors. Stainless alloys. Tight tolerances. High standards.
If you've worked on big components and know your way around manual machines, this is worth a conversation.
The Role
You'll be machining large cast components to drawing and tolerance using:
Manual Lathes
Vertical Borers
Large scale machining equipment
Your responsibilities will include:
Machining large stainless alloy castings to spec
Working from engineering drawings and translating them accurately
Meeting production timeframes
Carrying out visual inspection of machined components
Accurate use of measuring equipment
Identifying and marking swarf drums correctly (alloy control)
Working safely and in line with company H&S standards
Operating independently but contributing to a team environment
This is skilled, heavy manual machining, not repetitive small-part work.
What They're Looking For
Ideally time served (not essential if experience is strong)
Minimum 3 years' machining experience in manufacturing
Strong drawing interpretation skills
Confident working to tight tolerances
Comfortable using micrometers, verniers and inspection tools
Detail-focused and quality-driven
Able to work under pressure to deadlines
Flexible with overtime and shift work
Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards
If you've machined large castings before, that's a big advantage.
The Package
£15.50 - £19.30 P/H
Regular weekday and weekend overtime
Company pension
Life insurance
Sick pay
Free on-site parking
Company discount card
Cycle to Work scheme
Referral programme
Clear progression opportunities
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