Honer / Lapper

Location: Poole, Dorset
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive / dependent on experience.

The Role

First Base Employment is currently recruiting for a Honer / Lapper to join a specialist precision engineering environment based in Poole.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in precision machining, honing or lapping operations. The successful candidate will work with specialist machinery to produce components to extremely tight tolerances, ensuring accuracy, consistency and high-quality finishes throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities of a Honer / Lapper:

• Setting up and operating honing and lapping machines.

• Machining components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

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

• Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment.

• Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.

• Identifying and resolving machining or quality issues.

• Carrying out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping.

Key Skills of a Honer / Lapper:

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

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Experience using micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, vernier callipers and dial indicators.

• Understanding of geometric tolerances and precision measurement.

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email removed] or call Max on [phone removed].

REFER A FRIEND: If you know someone who may be suitable for this position, we offer a referral fee for successful placements.

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency.