Manual Turner 

We have a rare opportunity for a skilled manual lathe professional to join our team. With experience in manufacturing small metal components using a variety of lathes and turning machines, this is a fantastic chance for a time served craftsperson to use their skills within our high precision engineering company. 

Duties will include: 

• Operating manual lathes/turning machines

• Working to very high tolerances 

• Following engineering drawing

• Ensuring components are machines to the correct specification

• Using precision measuring equipment

   

If you have previous experience of working within a machine shop and experience of working metal craft machinery, this could be your next career opportunity. Experience of manual milling would also be an advantage. 

If you want to be part of our exciting future, please apply as soon as possible. 

Pioneers in the field of Ultra High Vacuum Technology, VACGEN’s focus on innovation and quality has helped great minds take great leaps forward. Products from VACGEN are widely used in Semiconductor processes as well as research laboratories such as NASA and the European Space Agency as well as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. 

At our new, purpose-built manufacturing facility near Hailsham, East Sussex we have entered an exciting new phase in our development as we embark on an ambitious expansion programme. 

We are looking for future colleagues who are ambitious and who thrive on accomplishments created by strong individuals within a team environment. Our offices and workstations are open plan, our approach is collaborative.