Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Rubix; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, offer 24/7 engineering services; we repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and more across multiple sectors.

This permanent, full-time role involves operating machine tools, milling and lathe work, welding, balancing, and metalizing, while ensuring accurate data records and strict safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with machining and fabrication
• Operational capability with various hand-held and stationary tools

Responsibilities

• Ensure workflow procedures are followed.
• Operate machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Record data necessary to produce expected service and/or design results including sizes and illustrations.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications as required.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding operations, broaching, and Babbitt bearing work.
• Perform welding operations (MIG, TIG, torch, stick).
• Lift, tighten, adjust and secure heavy objects while observing safety precautions.
• Use hand-held and stationary power/non-power tools (band saw, belt sander, grinders, etc.).
• Follow all H&S policies and promote a safety-first culture.

Job description

Job Description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Job Purpose / Summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure workflow procedures are followed.
• Operate various machines tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Record all data necessary to produce and expected service and/or design results including sizes and illustrations.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and conventional milling and lathe work, using various engine lathes (e.g., horizontal and vertical mills and horizontal boring lathes).
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform various metalizing (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.