Orion Electrotech
Manual Machinist
Days 7.30 to 4.30
9Day Fortnight
Private Medical
Up to 8% Matched Pension
Location: Swindon
We’re looking for a skilled Manual Machinist with welding experience to step into a key role within our small, friendly engineering team.
You’ll be working within a small team and supporting a wide range of machining and fabrication tasks. If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and being the go‑to person for hands‑on engineering, this is a great fit.
What You’ll Be Doing as the Manual Machinist
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Manual machining using manual lathes and manual mills
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TIG welding of stainless steel (training available if needed)
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Occasional brazing and general fabrication work
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Producing high‑quality, accurate components for internal use
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Working collaboratively with a small, supportive team
What We’re Looking For in the Manual Machinist
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Essential: Strong manual machining experience (Milling and turning)
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Desirable: Any welding experience (TIG is ideal but not essential)
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Someone comfortable being the sole machinist on site
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A practical, hands‑on engineer who enjoys problem‑solving
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Willingness to learn and upskill where needed
What You’ll Get as the Manual Machinist
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£43,000 – £46,000 salary
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Days only
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9‑day fortnight (07:30 – 16:20)
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25 days holiday bank holidays
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Private medical cover
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Pension up to 8% matched
Apply now for the Manual Machinist role!