Machinist

Job Title:

Machinist

Location:

Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire

Duration:
Ongoing Contract or permanent

Hours:

7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am - 1pm Friday

Own transport recommended due to location.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Machinist for an ongoing contract based in Barton-under-Needwood, Staffordshire.

• Machine shop covering engine component overhaul / refurbishment
• Tool room machinist
• Machine shop: one‑off low volume machining and qualifications of used components
• Milling on Rottler machines, which involves refurbishing old parts and not production.
• Background working from a "tool shop / tool room" environment and experience inspecting, using measuring tools such as verniers, calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to use CNC controls.

• Machine blocks and casings for Voith and NT blocks.
• Use Rottler and milling machines.
• Re‑bore out engine block and the internal bushes of conrods.
• Re‑bore and sleeve Voith Transmission casings.
• Re‑qualify diesel engine connecting rods (conrods).
• Regrind 6‑cylinder diesel engine crankshaft main and big‑end bearing journals.
• Polish 6‑cylinder diesel engine crankshaft main and big‑end bearing journals.
• Regrind 6‑cylinder diesel engine crankshaft flywheel flange.
• Dressing and balancing of grinding wheels.
• Basic TPM (Total Product Maintenance).
• Programme Rockler milling machine.
• Use metrology equipment, verniers, calipers and micrometers, etc.
• Perform inspections of equipment, structures, materials and products.
• Analyse information and find the best solutions to problems.
• Maintain clear and honest communication at all times.
• Keep the work environment safe.
• Learn and apply the latest relevant knowledge to the work.
• Mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.
• Work to and support all relevant 5S activities.
• Report any near misses.
• Ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.

• Relevant experience required.
• Be practically mechanical oriented.
• Possess good problem‑solving skills.
• Recognised engineering qualification required.
• Self‑motivated.

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