Ratio Turning Operator for High-Performance Transmissions

Xtrac Ltd; Colthrop; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Safety Workwear

Job summary

Xtrac Ltd, a world‑leading motorsport transmission specialist, is seeking an operator to set, run and monitor Ratio Turning Machine Centres to produce transmission components to our exacting GD&T standards.

You'll work in a cellular cell, interpreting engineering drawings, performing in-process inspection with handheld and electronic equipment, and recording data in internal systems while collaborating with the Team Lead to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Understand and interpret engineering drawings
• Inspect visually and dimensionally using a variety of handheld & electronic measuring equipment
• Completing all necessary process documentation, packing in appropriate packaging and relocating to the next operation
• Record setting and production times using our inhouse systems
• Continuously improve & optimise processes to increase value add functions
• Adhering to Health and Safety regulations
• Carrying out any additional duties as requested by management
• Knowledge of general tool pathways & ISO Fanuc G-codes is essential, while experience with macros and probing programming would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment in line with health and safety standards
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings
• Inspect visually and dimensionally using a variety of handheld & electronic measuring equipment
• Completing all necessary process documentation, packing in appropriate packaging and relocating to the next operation
• Record setting and production times using our inhouse systems
• Continuously improve & optimise processes to increase value add functions
• Adhering to Health and Safety regulations
• Carrying out any additional duties as requested by management
• Setting, operating and monitoring Ratio Turning Machine Centres to produce transmission components to specification
• Record setting and production times using our inhouse systems
• Proactively prepare work load and set up machines using the correct tooling and fixtures in line with job requirements
• Interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring components meet strict GD&T requirements
• Carrying out in-process inspection using handheld and electronic measuring equipment
• Packaging finished components correctly and moving them to the next stage of the process
• Working across multiple machines within the cell (e.g. Turning, Hobbing, Milling, Grinding, Laser Etching) as required
• Collaborating closely with team members within the cell, sharing knowledge and supporting daily production activities
• Communicating effectively with the Team Lead to escalate and resolve any issues or constraints
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities to optimise processes and increase efficiency in line with the business performance goals.
• Adapting to a fast-paced production environment and managing workload priorities effectively

Skills

GD&T

G-codes

Probing programming

Machining setup

Team collaboration

Tools

Fanuc controls

Probing devices

In-house MES

Job description

Xtrac Ltd, a world‑leading motorsport transmission specialist, is seeking an operator to set, run and monitor Ratio Turning Machine Centres to produce transmission components to our exacting GD&T standards.

You'll work in a cellular cell, interpreting engineering drawings, performing in-process inspection with handheld and electronic equipment, and recording data in internal systems while collaborating with the Team Lead to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.