Machine Operator

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced engineer to operate a wheel lathe and re-profile railway wheelsets to exact tolerances in a hands-on role.

Applicants should have CNC machine operation experience and the ability to interpret engineering documentation, with a commitment to safety and quality. The role involves maintenance, documentation, and training within a 3 on/3 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience operating wheel lathes and CNC machinery with precise tolerances.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and follow safety standards.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and competency development.

Responsibilities

• Operate a wheel lathe to re-profile railway wheelsets.
• Set up and machine components to strict engineering tolerances.
• Carry out operator-level maintenance and basic fault finding on wheel lathe equipment.
• Complete maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately.
• Work to controlled engineering procedures and safety standards.
• Assist with workshop maintenance and support wider engineering activities when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized workshop in line with 5S principles.
• Participate in ongoing training and competency development.

Skills

Wheel lathe operation

CNC machinery operation

Maintenance of heavy machinery

Interpreting engineering documentation

Tight tolerances

5S principles

Tools

Wheel Lathe

CNC machinery

Heavy machine tools

Job description

If you have experience operating CNC machinery, wheel lathes, or maintaining heavy engineering equipment and you're looking for a specialist engineering role with long-term career prospects, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

The Role and About You

This is a hands-on engineering position working a 3 on, 3 off shift pattern, where you'll be responsible for the precision re-profiling of rail wheelsets to exact engineering tolerances.

We're keen to speak with experienced Wheel Lathe Operatives, but we're equally interested in engineers who have operated and maintained CNC machinery, heavy machine tools, or other large-scale industrial equipment. If you're comfortable working to tight tolerances, interpreting engineering documentation and take pride in producing high-quality work safely, you'll fit right in.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating a wheel lathe to re-profile railway wheelsets.
• Setting up and machining components to strict engineering tolerances.
• Carrying out operator-level maintenance and basic fault finding on wheel lathe equipment.
• Completing maintenance records and engineering documentation accurately.
• Working to controlled engineering procedures and safety standards.
• Assisting with workshop maintenance and supporting wider engineering activities when required.
• Maintaining a clean, organised workshop in line with 5S principles.
• Participating in ongoing training and competency development.

We're looking for engineers with experience in areas such as:

• Lathe Operation
• Heavy Engineering
• CNC Machine Operation and Maintenance
• Heavy Machinery Operation
• Machine Tool Engineering
• Heavy Plant
• Manufacturing
• Heavy Mechanical Engineering

If you've spent your career operating and maintaining large industrial machinery rather than specifically working within rail, we'd still like to hear from you.

The Company

Ganymede is working in partnership with one of the UK's most respected companies within the Transport Sector, who are expanding their operation due to year on year growth.

You'll join a highly skilled engineering team where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. The business offers excellent long-term stability, ongoing technical training and the opportunity to build a specialist career within the rail industry.

About Ganymede Solutions

Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and Engineering recruitment across both permanent and contract opportunities.

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