Precision Manual Engineer

ECHO Personnel is recruiting a Precision Manual Engineer for one of our clients based in Corby. Our client is a well-established engineering company providing high-quality machining, fabrication, and maintenance services across a range of industries.

As a Precision Manual Engineer, youll be responsible for operating manual lathes, milling machines, and associated workshop machinery to produce high-quality components. Youll play a key role in ensuring parts are manufactured accurately and efficiently, working with a variety of materials and maintaining high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, and associated machinery
• Manufacture components to specification, working to tight tolerances
• Read and interpret technical engineering drawings
• Perform machine setups, tool changes, and adjustments as required
• Work with materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, phosphor bronze, brass, and plastics
• Carry out quality checks using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with H&S procedures
• Work collaboratively with the production team to meet deadlines

Requirements:

• Proven experience in manual milling and lathe operations
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

Hours:

8:30am 5:00pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute lunch) Overtime available