Machine Operator - Rugby

Machine Operator

Rugby

Contract Position

Our client is currently looking for a Machine Operator to join their team on a contract basis in Rugby.

Responsibilities:

• Working safely at all times within EHS guidelines
• Working within a team but also expected to use own skills and initiative in the manufacture of Rotating Machines shafts
• Maintain the standards in the process and procedures during manufacture
• Achieving production and quality targets
• Liaising with Area and Team Leaders and other departments on the shop floor
• Supporting business needs for manufacturing output

Required Key Tasks

• Understanding engineering drawings, which includes geometric tolerances and key symbols such as roundness, concentricity etc.
• How to use and calibrate measuring equipment in machine shop
• Experience working on GER Cylindrical grinding machine, and Hercules grinding machine
• Good knowledge on Heidenheim control systems
• Familiarisation with General Heidenheim G-Code, Parametric Cycles, Conversational programming on screen and Cycle definitions and Labels
• Inspect machinery and workpieces to ensure that they remain compliant with specifications to reduce any malfunctions and associated loss of production.
• Ensure grinding wheels are dressed according to specifications so that the machines remain at peak
• Perform basic repairs, including replacing parts when they are worn down or broken, within the scope of expected knowledge and expertise.

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience of large shaft machining or grinding
• Attention to detail and record keeping
• Ability to work within a team, with a positive attitude to meeting production targets
• Due to nature of work, security clearance required
• Flexible to business needs within a production environment