Manual Lathe

Porvair Filtration Group

Segensworth, Fareham - Onsite

Upto £30k Based On Experience

Main function of job

Responsible for the safe and accurate machining of metallic components using manual lathes, manual mills, and finishing equipment. Ensures all work complies with engineering drawings, internal documentation, and aerospace-quality standards, while maintaining rigorous traceability and supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment following all Health & Safety procedures.
• Work to customer/Porvair drawings, job cards, and process sheets to meet tight tolerances.
• Conduct precision inspections using manual measurement tools.
• Maintain complete and accurate traceability documentation.
• Support MRB, NCR, and audit activities.
• Follow calibration and equipment control processes.
• Machine and finish components within planned times.
• Escalate delays, risks, or material issues impacting OTD.
• Align priorities with production demands through coordination with the Leading Hand.
• Support throughput improvement by maintaining machine uptime.
• Maintaining test sheets/routing for each component to ensure product / batch traceability
• Minimise scrap, rework, and waste through efficient work practices and following process.
• Complete TPM routines to protect tooling and machine life.
• Use consumables responsibly and report tooling needs.
• Support improvement activities aimed at reducing machining hours and improving repeatability.

Expected Standards

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Follow risk assessments and safe operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area (5S).
• Use and maintain appropriate PPE.
• Report safety concerns, hazards, or faulty equipment immediately.

Tools/Equipment Used

• Manual Lathe
• Manual Mills
• Surface Grinding
• Bead Blaster
• Micro Blaster
• Rumbling