Spindle Build Engineer
Website Mazak
Leaders in the manufacture of advanced technology solutions.
About the Job
The Company
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.
Due to increased investment, our client now has a requirement for a Spindle Builder.
365 Resourcing are the preferred supplier to Mazak.
Job Description
The role is to repair broken Mazak spindles to new standards and will involve various assembly tasks related to spindle build such as.
- Precision measuring of spindle components.
- Precision assembly and adjustment related to Mazak work instructions.
- Carrying out various quality checks during the assembly process involving precision equipment such as micrometers, testbars, dial test indicators, clampforce and axial force gauges.
- Balancing of spindle cartridges.
- Electrical checks of stators (new and re-used/repaired) to ensure of conformance to standard Mazak check sheets.
- Some electrical assembly work is required however the role is mainly mechanically focussed.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Background in precision engineering.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated and good communication, attention to detail.
- Organised, able to plan ahead and good ability to follow written procedures.
- Ability to work to tight tolerances using hand tools and measuring equipment.
Desirable Criteria
- Apprentice trained.
- Good understanding of mechanical component drawings and assemblies.
- Previous experience in spindle assembly.
- Good understanding of testing electrical motors and fault finding.
- Previous experience with vernier calipers, depth mics, force gauges and micrometers.
- IT skills, and previous experience with Microsoft packages.
The Reward:
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
- Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company,
- Excellent career potential,
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays,
- x2 Death in Service Package and Well being Programmes,
- AVIVA Pension,
- Free Uniform,
- Free Parking,
- Subsidised Restaurant on site,
- Working hours are Monday to Friday 8-15am to 16-30 pm with additional overtime when required and weekends when required,
- Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.
If this Spindle Builder role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.