Role Type: Full time, permanent Location: Sheffield Salary: £34,000 per year (All in) Working Hours: 1 week rotation – Mornings (Monday to Friday - 6am until 2:30pm) and Nights (Monday to Thursday - 6pm until 4am) Role Overview My client is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist (Turning) to join their team in Sheffield. As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for the precision machining of high-integrity components to meet stringent customer and industry requirements. The role involves working with high-performance and exotic materials, producing components to tight tolerances, and ensuring all work complies with company quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities

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Manufacture precision components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications
Operate manual lathes and related machining equipment safely and efficiently
Work within company quality systems and procedures to ensure full compliance
Interpret complex engineering drawings and translate them into finished machined parts
Machine high-grade and difficult materials, including Inconel 718 and similar alloys
Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean, and organised work area
Meet agreed production times while maintaining quality and accuracy standards
Select appropriate tooling, feeds, and speeds to achieve optimal machining performance
Support continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and workshop practices
Skills & Competencies
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret technical xrexnqw engineering drawings
Good communication skills
Flexible and adaptable to changing production demands
Strong understanding of machining principles and manual machining techniques
Performance Expectations
Proven experience operating manual lathes in a machine shop environment
Experience working with high-performance alloys and difficult-to-machine materials
Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards in a manufacturing environment
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