CNC Operator

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Wheel Lathe Operative

Location: Ipswich

Safety Critical: Yes

Reports To: Team Leaders/Production Manager

Salary: 45,749.00 + Technical module and o/t benefits

Working hours: Shifts, days and nights

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for future growth for the ambitious

We are looking for experienced CNC Operators / Setters with experience in Milling. An excellent opportunity for a workshop machinist to diversify their career prospective

Full training will be provided for the wheel lathe

Purpose of Job

Carry out the re–profiling of Wheel Sets. Work to controlled documents and requirements which meet the standards and legalities of the Railway Network.

Dimensions of the Job

Financial No direct financial authority but has vital influence on company expenditure through the effective maintenance of traction and rolling stock.

Staff responsibilities

Responsible for the Wheel Lathe maintenance at operator level, controlling movements within the facility also working to MIE 0503 and CSD005

All Wheel Lathe maintenance, reporting and documenting any issues found on the Lathe such as leakages or electrical / hydraulic faults including troubleshooting.

Ensuring the Lathe is running in optimum condition by carrying out planned calibration and thorough cleaning of the Lathe, as per the Lathe manual.

Providing training and mentoring to other WLO to increase their skillset such as calibration & tool offset adjustments, machining on centres machine set up, brake disc machining.

Attending and successfully completing Business generic training courses and other depot related training courses such as bearings inspection, fire extinguisher, overhead crane, Hegenscheidt Wheel Lathe, Hegenscheidt electric shunt vehicle

Physical Mainline Locomotives, various Wagons and other Third–party items

Principal Safety Accountabilities Ensure that company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed, under the post holder's area of control to ensure that the traction and rolling stock meet the provisions of statutory Railway Group Standards and Codes of Practice.

The post holder has a general duty to ensure that there is no harm to employees. Contractors, customers or the public.

Principal Accountabilities

Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force.

Carry out the machining of Rail Wheel Sets with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager.

Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards.

Ensure that materials issued to locomotives and wagons are recorded and reported accurately.

Take due care and attention to all tools and instrumentation used.

Participate in all relevant training and competency assessment that the post holder is nominated for.

Repair and commission all plant and equipment as required from time to time.

Assist in the upkeep of maintenance vehicle history files either electronically or hard copies.

Assist Team Leaders (under their direction) as required during maintenance and tyre turning events.

Attend safety/quality and technical briefings as required.

Be prepared to work in the areas of necessity to alleviate pressure, under the guidance of suitably qualified staff.

Proactively undertake general duties relative to cleanliness of workshop areas, mess room, toilets etc in line with 5S requirements.

Assist as required your immediate line manager.

Successful Candidates will be required to pass a rail related Medical and Drug & Alcohol test before starting work

Interested parties should contact Mark Smith via phone, (phone number removed) or email, (url removed)

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