Manual Miller / Precision Engineer

038108958

£14.50 - £19 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Marston Green, West Midlands

Manufacturing And Production

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Manual Miller / Precision Engineer
Location: Marston Green
Salary: Up to £19.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 or 06:00-15:00
 
Experienced Manual Miller Required
We 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