Lathe Operator

We are looking for a manual lathe operator to join a growing manufacturing company in Great Dunmow. You will need to have experience working with manual and 2 axis CNC lathes, as well as being an all rounder and help out in other departments when required.

Your role will be to set the manual and CNC lathes, which will be producing components in various different materials such as aluminium, steel, brass and plastic. You will also be carrying out other tasks such as drilling and polishing.

Working hours will be 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 - 15:45 on a Friday! Starting salary will be circa 16ph but this will be dependent on previous experience. The company also offer eligibility for their annual bonus scheme based on company performance.

Duties include:

• CNC and Manual turning
• Setting and operating 2 axis cnc lathes
• Repairing tooling against drawings
• Inspection of incoming goods and tooling
• Working from engineering drawings
• Carry out drilling, tapping, polishing etc when needed
• Cleaning down machines at the end of each day

The company will also be relocating to a brand new purpose built local facilities in 2025, so you will be able to work in a new state of the art facilities! If this sounds like a role for you then please apply, or contact Appointments for more information.