Machine Toolmaker

Winbro Group Technologies; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shepshed is seeking a skilled individual to maintain and repair tools for non-conventional machining processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manual machining and engineering, along with problem-solving abilities. This role operates on an afternoon shift, offering competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Company paid life insurance

Flexible benefit options

Qualifications

• Time served apprentice preferred.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to absorb technical information quickly.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tools for non-conventional machining.
• Read engineering drawings and inspect jobs.
• Conventional manual machining tasks.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility and positive attitude

Numeracy and literacy

PC literacy

Education

Good level of education

Job description

Winbro Group Technologies are an acknowledged world market leader in the development and manufacture of advanced machine systems, technology, and services. In addition to providing turnkey solutions for the Aerospace and Land Based Gas Turbine industries, Winbro has an approved component manufacturing facility which utilises our own machines and technologies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair tools for use on our non-conventional machining processes.
• Reading engineering drawings and on job inspection
• Mechanical Fitting
• Conventional manual machining – Surface Grinding, cylindrical grinding, jig boring, milling, turning
• Sub assembly & bench fitting of small precision tools
• Following processes and procedures and maintaining records

Working Hours / Shift Pattern:

This role operates on an afternoon shift, with a standard start time of 2:00pm. Flexibility may occasionally be required depending on business needs.

• Good level of education

• Time served apprentice preferred
• Good knowledge of manufacturing methods
• A logical and analytical approach to problem solving
• Seeking a position within a technically demanding and challenging environment
• Being highly motivated , confident and organised with keen attention to detail
• Ability to absorb technical information quickly and being able to perform tasks whilst under pressure
• Effective communication skills

Skills & Aptitudes Required

• A good team player
• A flexible approach to work along with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Good level of numeracy and literacy
• PC literate

Personal Attributes

• Actively involved to improve machining efficiencies by continuous improvement

What we can offer you:

- Competitive Salary, overtime rates and shift premiums
- 25 days holiday per year, including shut down over Christmas, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme including the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
- Company paid life insurance at 3 x salary with the option to upgrade value and to include spousal cover
- Perks benefits, offering discounts on many high street brands
- Flexible benefit options where salary can be exchanged for private healthcare and medical cash plan

If you are seeking a position where you can work amongst a great team of people, and this sounds like the right job for you, then please submit your application to us today.