Manual Miller / Precision EngineerLocation: Marston GreenSalary: Up to £19.00 per hour (depending on experience)Job Type: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 or 06:00-15:00 Experienced Manual Miller RequiredWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Manual Miller to join our specialist precision engineering to join our client business.This is a varied role focused on the manufacture of high-precision, one-off components and gears. Unlike many machining positions, this is not production or batch work. We require a machinist who can think independently, set up jobs from scratch, and work accurately from engineering drawings.Approximately 80% of the role will involve operating a Bridgeport Manual Milling Machine, with the remaining 20% involving rough machining gears on an Okuma 4-Axis CNC Milling Machine once competency has been demonstrated. The components are typically small and intricate, with most workpieces being under 100mm in size.Key Responsibilities
- Operating and setting a Bridgeport Manual Milling Machine
- Producing high-precision one-off components and gears
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Setting up tooling, fixtures, and work holding equipment
- Clocking bores and workpieces using a DTI (Dial Test Indicator)
- Using rotary tables to accurately position components
- Calculating and working with PCDs (Pitch Circle Diameters)
- Finding centres and datums to establish machining positions
- Working with angles, including degrees and minutes
- Carrying out in-process inspection using micrometres, verniers, gauges, and indicators
- Rough machining gears on an Okuma 4-Axis CNC Milling Machine
- Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and housekeeping
- Following all health and safety procedures
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience operating manual milling machines
- Strong understanding of precision engineering principles
- Ability to use a DTI to accurately clock workpieces and bores
- Experience using rotary tables
- Understanding of PCD calculations and centre-finding techniques
- Ability to work with angular measurements (degrees and minutes)
- Competent in reading engineering drawings
- Experience working to tight tolerances
- Ability to inspect and measure components accurately
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
Desirable Experience
- Toolmaking background
- Gear manufacturing or gear-cutting experience
- Experience using CNC milling machines
- Familiarity with Okuma machine controls
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