Manual Turner

Manual Lathe Turner Location: RochdaleSalary: £18.00 per hourShifts: Rotating Weekly Shifts Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manual Lathe Turner to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience operating manual lathes to produce high-quality precision components to customer specifications. Working within a busy machine shop environment, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining manual turning machinery while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Set and operate manual lathes to manufacture components from engineering drawings. Produce precision-machined parts to tight tolerances. Measure and inspect finished components using a range of measuring equipment. Interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Select appropriate tooling, speeds, and feeds for machining operations. Carry out basic machine maintenance and housekeeping duties. Identify and report any quality or production issues. Work in line with health and safety procedures at all times. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure production targets are achieved. Requirements Previous experience operating manual lathes within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience working to tight tolerances. Competent in ..... full job details .....