At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate manual lathes and precision tools to create high-quality parts.
- Company: Join a stable production team in Port Kells, Surrey.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pay rate and a 4-day work week.
- Other info: Afternoon shift from Monday to Thursday, with long-term stability.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and ensure quality in every piece you produce.
- Qualifications: 5 years of manual lathe experience and blueprint reading skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
Our client is seeking a skilled and dependable Manual Lathe Operator to join their team in Port Kells, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist who takes pride in precision work, values quality, and enjoys being part of a stable, well-run production environment. If you bring strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently, this role offers long-term stability and a supportive team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Operate a manual lathe along with band saws, table saws, drill press, grinders, and hand tools
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to produce parts to exact specifications
- Ensure accuracy in tolerances, surface finishes, and overall product quality
- Track and document approved and defective units
- Set up machines using proper feeds, speeds, and tooling
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment to keep operations running smoothly
- Accurately record time against work orders
What You Bring
- Strong experience working with a manual lathe (5 years preferred)
- Proven ability to read blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Hands-on experience with shop equipment and measuring tools such as calipers and tape measures
- Solid understanding of safe work practices and quality standards
- High attention to detail with a focus on precision and consistency
- Experience in a production or plastics environment is an asset but not required
Schedule
Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM
What's Offered
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive pay rate
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a supportive team environment
Apply today! Please respond to this posting with a copy of your resume. After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role.
Manual Lathe Operator – Port Kells, Surrey in Langley employer: abl employment
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