Location
Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Posted
July 24, 2026
Job Description
Our client, a leading manufacturer supplying the defence sector, is looking for an experienced Lathe Area Machinist / Production Supervisor to join their production team.
This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing the technical operation of a busy machining department consisting of 16 multispindle lathes, a cold heading press and associated equipment operating within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with the Production Supervisor to drive performance, resolve technical issues, support the team and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
* 5-10 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of multispindle lathe machines and ancillary equipment.
* Experience working within a 24/7 or shift-based production environment.
* Excellent mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and a continu...
This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing the technical operation of a busy machining department consisting of 16 multispindle lathes, a cold heading press and associated equipment operating within a high-volume manufacturing environment. You'll work closely with the Production Supervisor to drive performance, resolve technical issues, support the team and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
* 5-10 years' experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Strong technical knowledge of multispindle lathe machines and ancillary equipment.
* Experience working within a 24/7 or shift-based production environment.
* Excellent mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and a continu...