Electrical Spindle Tester

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 workload within the department, our client now has a requirement for a Spindle Tester.

365 Resourcing is the preferred supplier to Mazak.

Job Description 

The role is mainly (but not limited to) checking and testing Mazak spindles to new standards and will involve various assembly and test-related tasks related to spindles such as.

• Electrical assembly work is required to connect each spindle to the test rig in the correct and safe manner.
• Electrical checks of stators (new and re-used/repaired) to ensure conformance to standard Mazak check sheets.
• Setting up spindles for testing and operating NC controls.
• Precision adjustment related to Mazak work instructions.
• Carrying out various quality checks during the testing process involving precision equipment such as micrometers, testbars, dial test indicators, clampforce and axial force gauges.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria 

• Background in precision engineering or electrical assy.
• 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 of electrical systems / NC controls.
• Good understanding of testing electrical motors and fault finding.
• Previous experience with vernier calipers, depth mics, force gauges and micrometers.
• Previous experience of Mazak spindles.

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 Electrical Spindle Tester role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address provided.