Spindle Builder

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, Worcester based, multi-national manufacturing company.
– Excellent career potential – the company is currently expanding due to increased demand.
– Benefits that include 25 days holiday, Scottish Widows pension, life insurance and well being programmes, free uniform, free parking and also a subsidised restaurant on site.
– Working Days, 8.15am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
– 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.