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.

Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak and are seeking a Spindle Tester.

 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, 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 4:30pm,
• 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 Tester role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further, or email me at the address supplied.