Manual machinist - Late Shift

Wärtsilä Defence solutions limited enhances the business of its customers by providing integrated systems, packages and products that are efficient, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable. Being a truly global organization with over 100 years of experience, we have the ability to supply solutions supported by a broad product range and services portfolio during the whole lifecycle of the vessel. 

We are now looking for a 

Manual machinist - late shift

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Havant, UK.

What you will be doing

The  ADR cell encompass a range of Manual machines manufacturing components for Seal assemblies and spares. This position is in the ADR area using Grinding machines, Milling machines, turning machines and Lapping machines and would encompass the machining of materials such as Inconell, Stainless Steels, Carbon and composites. 
Business demand will drive the required manpower and skills at any given time when instruction will be given for duties to be carried out. 

Flexibility is key for this position with a wide variety of duties to be carried out in a safe accurate manner working to our OTIF target. 

As Manual machinist, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Drilling machines 
• Turning/Lathe
• Lapping machines 
• Working to tight tolerances and using a variety of measuring equipment. 
• Working with Engineering drawings and processes. 
• Working with highly resistant materials: Inconell etc. 
• Communicate with all ops teams to ensure proactive actions are taken to meet OTIF.  
• Continuous improvement relating to process and procedures.  
• All duties carried out to be done in a safe manner following H&S safety procedures. 
• Any other duties that may be required.  

To be successful in this role we expect you to have/be:

• Experience of working in a tool room environment 
• Experience with grinding machines [Surface grinder] 
• Assemble and fitting experience 
• Turning/Lathe experience
• 5yrs experience in an Engineering environment. 
• Understand Health& Safety environment/procedures.  
• Mechanical/assembly aptitude.  
• Read and understand drawings.  
• Ability to communicate effectively within a small team 
• Ideally educated to college standard or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.

The late shift working pattern is as follows:

• Monday – 14:30 – 22:30
• Tuesday – 14:30 – 22:30
• Wednesday – 14:30 – 22:30
• Thursday – 14:30 – 22:30
• Friday – 12:30 – 20:30

Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Martin Brailsford, Production Supervisor - AD-R through email martin.brailsford@wartsiladefence.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 08/01/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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