Spindle Build Engineer

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, test bars, dial test indicators, clamp force and axial force gauges.
• Balancing of spindle cartridges.
• Electrical checks of stators (new and re-used/repaired) to ensure conformance to standard Mazak check sheets.
• Some electrical assembly work is required however the role is mainly mechanically focused.

• 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, * 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 callipers, depth mics, force gauges and micrometers.
• IT skills, and previous experience with Microsoft packages

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 Salary Life Insurance 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,
• 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.

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 Build Engineer .

Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak., Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.