Honer / Lapper - Precision Engineering

Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Paid at time and a half

We are recruiting for an experienced Honer / Lapper to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer based in Poole.

This position involves operating specialist honing and lapping equipment to produce high-quality engineering components to exacting dimensional tolerances and surface finish requirements.

The Role

• Setting and operating honing and lapping machines.

• Producing components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finishes.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.

• Inspecting components using micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, vernier calipers and dial indicators.

• Using surface finish measuring equipment.

• Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.

• Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.

• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and cleaning.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience operating honing, lapping or precision finishing equipment is essential.

• Good understanding of engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.

• Experience using precision measuring instruments.

• Knowledge of geometric tolerances and surface finish requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Previous experience within a precision engineering machine shop.

What's on Offer

• £17.00 - £18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

• Overtime paid at time and a half.

• 39-hour basic working week, Monday to Friday.

• Typical start times between 7.00am and 8.00am, with finish times between 4.00pm and 5.00pm.

• Flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of a condensed working week, subject to management approval.

• 25 days' annual leave.

• Established precision engineering environment.

To apply, please submit your latest CV or contact Alan for further information.