Experienced Precision Machinist
Life assurance 3 x annual salary
Salary Extras - access to employee benefits scheme, discounts on goods, meals out, cinema tickets
Employee Assistance Programme
Career development opportunities
Purpose of the role:
The successful applicant will report to the Tool Room Manager, and will be responsible for making precision tools (such as jigs, moulds and dies), which are then used in the manufacturing production process to make our uPVC products.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Be able to read engineering drawings to produce parts required using Lathes & drills, milling machines, grinding machines etc.
- Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications; make adjustments as necessary.
- Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
- Set up and operate conventional, CNC or NC machine tools such as lathes, WEDM machines, milling machines, and grinders to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to given tolerances and specifications.
- Inspect finished dies and calibrators for correct fittings, surface finish, contour conformity, and defects.
Key Skills & Knowledge:
- Know the strengths and characteristics of metals and other materials, what the different cutting tools can do when working with a variety of materials
- knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially the uPVC industry would be beneficial
- Ability to problem solve
- Basic numeracy, literacy and ICT skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good attention to detail and hand to eye co-ordination
- Ability to use precise measuring instruments.
Qualifications:
Apprenticeship or above in machining or engineering related field are essential.
Experience:
Previous experience of working in manufacturing / uPVC would be beneficial.
What we'll do for you:
You will be part of something Bigger. Liniar are a subsidiary of the Quanex Building Products Corporation operating out of 30+ locations.
What we offer:
- Company Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Salary Extras – employee benefits scheme, discounts on goods, meals out, cinema tickets
- EAP
- Free parking on site
- Friendly and transparent workplace
- Annual Appraisal Review
- Career Development
- Employee Engagement, communications
- Local community engagement – charity donations, sponsorship
Hours of Work
Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm and Friday, 8am-3pm
Equal opportunities
Liniar takes pride in its employees and people, is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to diversity and inclusion.
If you wish to apply for the role, please send a cover letter and a copy of your up-to-date CV to the HR Department at Recruitment@Liniar.co.uk. The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July 2025.