Workshop Engineer

Rubix UKII; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII is seeking a permanent, full-time Machinist/Engineer to join Deritend’s UK operations in West Bromwich. The role involves turning, milling, drilling, balancing assemblies, grinding and welding tasks, with emphasis on accuracy and safety.

Training and development will be provided within a well-established asset-performance environment. The successful candidate will operate a range of lathes, CNC and conventional machines, implement workflow procedures, and maintain thorough records of

Qualifications

• Demonstrates basic schooling and hands-on training in machining disciplines.
• Apprenticeship or traineeship in engineering preferred.
• On-the-job training for manufacturing and repair of mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform turning, milling and drilling on lathes and CNC machines to manufacture or repair assemblies.
• Follow workflow procedures and record data for service or design outputs.
• Balance assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment and perform metal spraying as needed.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding, broaching and bearing work; operate MIG, TIG and other welders.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and promote safe-working culture.

Skills

High school qualifications

Engineering apprentice

On the job training

Education

High school qualifications

Engineering apprentice

On the job training

Job description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Deritend, part of the Rubix Group, was founded in 1898 and serves more than 3,500 customers in the UK and boasts a blue-chip client base that includes some of the largest manufacturers and best known brands in the world. We specialise in optimising asset performance, including motors, gear boxes, pumps, machining induction, condition monitoring and fabrication services.

Key Responsibilities

Main Tasks and Deliverables:

• Perform conventional machining operations such as turning, milling and drilling using various lathes, CNC machines and conventional machines to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Ensure workflow procedures are followed.
• Record all data necessary to produce and expected service and/or design results including sizes and illustrations.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform metal spraying techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations (e.g., precision surface facing), broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.
• Perform various welding operations, including setup and use of MIG, TIG, torch and stick welders.
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects in order to perform work and/or to observe safety precautions.
• Use various hand-held and stationary power and non-power tools, including but not limited to band saw, belt sanders, hand grinders, files, etc.
• Ensure that all company H&S policies and procedures are followed to ensure the safety of yourself and your colleagues.
• Promote a culture of working safely as routine.

Skills And Experience

• High school qualifications
• Engineering apprentice
• On the job training