Machinist - Fitter / Turner (Manual & CNC)

Cardiff | £16.13 per hour plus Overtime Premiums | Permanent | Full-Time

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long-established engineering and fabrication company based in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fitter / Turner to join a growing business with a strong reputation across a wide range of sectors, including Renewable Energy, Construction, Manufacturing, Flood Defence, Automotive, and more.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent full-time position.

• £16.13 per hour plus premium overtime:

• Time and a half after standard hours.
• Double time on Sundays and bank holidays.
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Excellent long-term opportunity with a forward-thinking company.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm.
• Friday: 8am - 3pm.
• Total: 39-hour week.

Key Responsibilities:

You'll work in a skilled machine shop and will be responsible for the precision machining, turning, milling, and fitting of high-spec components for various industries.

• Operate manual lathes (e.g. Colchester Mascot 1600, Binns and Berry Trident L850).
• Operate a Correa manual milling machine with 3-axis Heidenhain digital screen.
• Set up and use radial arm drills.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Work to high standards of accuracy and finish.

Requirements:

• Time-served Fitter / Turner with proven manual machining experience.
• Strong knowledge of both manual and CNC operations.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• Strong team player with a 'can-do' mindset.

Desirable Skills (Not Essential):

• Experience using and programming XYZ 1100 CNC Lathes.
• Programming and operating 3-axis CNC milling machines.
• General mechanical fitting skills.
• Forklift licence and gantry crane operation experience.

Apply Now!

If you're a skilled Machinist / Fitter Turner looking to join a secure and forward-thinking company with excellent working conditions and long-term potential, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

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