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The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, fitting, assembling, finishing and inspecting precision components according to engineering drawings and specifications, while working within tight tolerances.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nKey Responsibilities\n\nManufacture precision components using turning, milling, drilling, tapping, grinding, deburring and finishing techniques.\n\nSupport CNC production through machine setup assistance, component loading and positioning, first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.\n\nOperate conventional lathes, milling machines and drills for one-off and small-batch components and specialised repairs.\n\nManufacture, assemble and maintain tooling, jigs and fixtures.\n\nFit and assemble precision components by hand, ensuring correct fit and functionality.\n\nInterpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances accurately.\n\nConduct dimensional inspections using verniers, micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges and height gauges.\n\nIdentify and report non-conforming components while minimising scrap and rework.\n\nMeet production targets and prioritise work according to production schedules.\n\nMaintain accurate production and quality records.\n\nMaintain a clean, safe and organised workstation.\n\nWork closely with CNC operators, programmers, production and quality teams.\n\nIdentify opportunities for process and production improvements.\n\nRequirements\n\nRed Seal Fitter & Turner Trade Certificate – Essential\n\nMinimum 5 years’ post-trade experience preferred.\n\nProven experience within a precision manufacturing or machining environment.\n\nStrong engineering drawing interpretation skills.\n\nExperience working to tight tolerances.\n\nStrong conventional machining experience.\n\nProven experience using precision measuring equipment.\n\nExperience with turning, milling, drilling, tapping, grinding and fitting.\n\nAdvantageous Experience\n\nCNC machining, setup and workholding.\n\nCNC lathes or machining centres.\n\nToolmaking.\n\nJig and fixture manufacture.\n\nSmall-batch or specialised production.\n\nExperience within high-precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, automotive or defence.\n\nIdeal Candidate\nThe ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and hands-on Fitter & Turner who has progressed beyond general fitting into precision manufacturing. 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