Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Brammer Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provides 24/7 engineering services including repair, overhaul, installation and maintenance of pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors and hydraulic equipment for customers across multiple sectors.

The team operates from Knowlton and Newman, delivering hands-on mechanical assembly work, precision machining, welding, metalizing and safe lifting practices to ensure reliable equipment performance and service continuity.

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.

Job description

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.