Strip and Clean Operative

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Strip and Clean Motor Parts Technician. The role involves dismantling, cleaning, and inspecting motor components to ensure optimal working condition. Ideal candidates will have mechanical knowledge and attention to detail, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in motor/engine repair or mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Basic understanding of motor components and mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy parts.

Responsibilities

• Carefully strip motor parts and ensure proper handling.
• Use cleaning methods to remove contaminants from motor parts.
• Inspect parts for wear and report issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Technical Skills

Physical Stamina

Job description

Job Overview:

The Strip and Clean Motor Parts Technician is responsible for dismantling, cleaning, and inspecting motor components to ensure they are in optimal working condition. This role requires attention to detail and an understanding of motor assembly and maintenance processes to effectively clean parts and prepare them for reassembly or reuse.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Disassembly: Carefully strip motor parts from engines or machinery, ensuring each component is identified and handled correctly.
2. Cleaning and Degreasing: Use appropriate cleaning methods (manual or mechanical) to remove dirt, grease, carbon deposits, and other contaminants from motor parts. This may include ultrasonic cleaning, pressure washing, or manual scrubbing.
3. Inspection: Inspect each part for wear and damage, and report any issues found during the cleaning process to the supervisor or technician in charge.
4. Record Keeping: Document each motor part stripped, cleaned, and inspected, including parts that require repair or replacement.
5. Organization and Storage: Ensure that all cleaned and stripped parts are properly organized, labeled, and stored for easy access during reassembly.
6. Adherence to Safety Protocols: Follow all safety procedures while handling parts and using cleaning equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
7. Quality Control: Maintain high standards for cleanliness and ensure parts meet the company's specifications before reassembly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience: Previous experience in a similar role (motor/engine repair, mechanical maintenance, or automotive industry) is preferred.
2. Mechanical Knowledge: Basic understanding of motor components and mechanical systems, including familiarity with tools used for disassembly and cleaning.
3. Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and address minute issues during inspection and cleaning.
4. Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, move, and handle heavy parts, and work for long periods.
5. Technical Skills: Familiarity with various cleaning methods (manual and machine-assisted) and understanding of tools and machinery used in motor part cleaning.
6. Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety procedures when handling chemicals, machinery, and tools.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to keep work areas clean, organized, and manage time and parts efficiently.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This role is suitable for individuals with experience as a production operator, part operative, motor part cleaner, assembly operative, or mechanical operative.

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