Workshop Engineer (Machinist)

Rubix UKII; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubix UKII, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking a skilled Machinist/Mechanical Technician to join Knowlton and Newman’s engineering services team. You will repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps and mechanical assemblies for customers across various sectors.

The role requires operating machine tools, performing milling and drilling work, carrying out welding (MIG/TIG), balancing assemblies, and applying metalizing techniques while adhering to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Follow workflow procedures.
• Operate machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Record data including sizes and illustrations.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and lathe work.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding, broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.
• Perform welding operations (MIG, TIG, torch and stick).
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects with safety awareness.
• Use hand-held and stationary tools (band saw, belt sander, grinders, files).
• Follow company H&S policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow workflow procedures.
• Operate machine tools to manufacture and repair mechanical assemblies.
• Record data including sizes and illustrations.
• Perform milling operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and lathe work.
• Balance mechanical assemblies using dynamic balancing equipment.
• Perform various metalizing (metal spraying) techniques as needed.
• Understand materials and applications.
• Set up and perform tool-post grinding, broaching procedures, and Babbitt bearing work.
• Perform welding operations (MIG, TIG, torch and stick).
• Lift, tighten, adjust and/or secure heavy objects with safety awareness.
• Use hand-held and stationary tools (band saw, belt sander, grinders, files).
• Follow company H&S policies.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Milling

Grinding

Reading drawings

Tools

Engine lathes

Milling machines

Dynamic balancing equipment

Band saw

Belt sander

Hand grinders

Files

Job description

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

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

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.