Toolmaker Machinist

Toolmaker / Machinist Days Role, Mon-Fri About us: A leading provider of specialist products for the defence industry. We design and manufacture innovative solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our clients. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management. As a Toolmaker/Machinist you will play a crucial role in our projects by operating manual lathes and mills to create complex prototype parts. The ideal candidate will be a time-served fitter/toolmaker with strong experience on conventional machines. Responsibilities: Operate manual lathes and mills to produce parts according to engineering drawings and specifications Work to exact standards, ensuring precision and accuracy on complex and tight tolerance components Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and refine manufacturing processes Conduct testing and quality control checks on finished parts to ensure they meet our standards Maintain a safe and organised work environment, adhering to company policies and procedures Requirements: Must be a UK national in order to pass security vetting upon employment Time served Fitter/Craftsman/Toolmaker (C&G/NVQ 3) Minimum of 5 years of experience in an engineering environment Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines Ability to work to exact standards on complex and tight tolerance parts Ideally, knowledge of electro-pneumatic equipment Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you are a motivated and talented engineer looking to join a dynamic team in the defence industry, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes