Machine Shop Operator (Manual Turner / Harrison Lathes)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Manual Machinist - Mainly turning using Harrison Alpha lathes, with some manual milling on SMX / DPM / Huron milling machines - based at Annfield Plain ~ £14.37/hour
The candidate will need to be competent operating manual lathes they will be using Harrison Alpha lathes of various sizes and a Herbert-Capstan lathes.
If you have done any programming on the Alpha lathes beforehand that would be fantastic but not essential.
1. Main Responsibilities
· Operate Harrison Alpha Lathes
· Ensuring all quality standards are met
· Ability to set the machine, CNC programming experience desirable
· Prepare and load raw material onto the machine
· Carrying out preventative maintenance on machine
· Maintaining accuracy to ensure correct quantities go on to the next operation
· Engaging in 5S, HSE and continuous improvement projects within the machining department
· Ensuring the lathe runs continuously throughout the shift, planning workload effectively to maximise throughput.
· Supporting the Machining department in other production tasks when the business requires.
2. The candidate will have/be able to demonstrate:
· An understating, interest and enthusiasm for manufacturing and engineering in practical terms
· The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
· The ability to use inspection equipment to self-verify own work
· Can fully understand and meaningfully contribute to discussion and decisions within the machining operations team
· Self-motivated – can work independently and autonomously when required
· Effective communicator
· Can make accurate judgements and identify appropriate courses of action to address problems as they arise
· Innovative and proactive problem-solving
· Willing to work overtime to support business needs as and when required
3. Desired experience and qualifications
· Experience running manual and CNC lathes
· 10+ years lathe operating
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £15.29-£16.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What experience do you have operating Harrison Alpha Lathes?
- How many years' experience operating manual lathes?
Experience:
- lathe operating: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JC1001D
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Shop Operator (Manual Turner / Harrison Lathes) roles across Smart Manufacturing Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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