Electrical Spindle Tester

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Electrical Spindle Tester based in Worcester. The role involves testing and assembling Mazak spindles to ensure conformity to standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in precision engineering or electrical assembly and good problem-solving skills. This position offers excellent career potential with a salary range of £26,681 - £28,898 and various benefits including life insurance and holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance package

Aviva pension

Free uniform

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant on site

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering or electrical assembly is essential.
• Familiarity with mechanical component drawings is desirable.
• Past experience with testing electrical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Check and test Mazak spindles to new standards.
• Perform electrical assembly work to connect spindles to test rigs.
• Conduct quality checks during the testing process.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to work to tight tolerances

Education

Background in precision engineering or electrical assembly

Job description

Electrical Spindle Tester

Worcester Based

£26,681 - £28,898 (Band 5)

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 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, test bars, dial test indicators, clamp force and axial force gauges.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Background in precision engineering or electrical assembly.
• 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: Monday to Friday 8‑15 am 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.

How to apply

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

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.

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