Wheel Lathe Operator Rolling StockManchester£36,793.33 per annum inc. of shift allowanceFord & Stanley - The Rail Recruitment Specialists are working in partnership with a global organisation in appointing a Wheel Lathe Operator to join their successful team of Rolling Stock Maintenance team in a busy service depot in Manchester.
Overview and opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wheel Lathe Operator who wants to progress their career with one of the most highly respected rail engineering companies in the world. This is a position that offers the selected candidate to work on state of the art equipment in the highest standard of rail depots.
Job specification:
Wheel reprofiling.Carry out post tyre turning examinations.Assist other team members with the development of technical skills. Maintain the wheel lathe and train wash.Maintain plant and equipment as required.Update and maintain the wheel set database and any other records, as directed by the Supervisor.Undertake train driving duties as required.Carrying out routine train maintenance and exam work when required.Undertake any other duties as and when required.Accept a personal responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves. and of other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions.Take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could have an environmental impact.Ensure compliance with the BMS procedures relative to their position.Follow emergency procedures.Wear approved protective clothing and using safety equipment when required by health and safety regulations.Use all equipment provided safely and notifying local management of any observed deficiencies or defects as soon as they become apparent.Inform management of any changes in materials, plant or processes and of any new materials, plant or processes which become apparent in the course of work that may impact on safety or the environment.Inform management of any potential improvements that could improve Siemens environmental performance.Immediately inform management of any observed hazards, injuries or dangerous occurrences, which become apparent during work.Stop work when instructed to do so and only resume or commence work when instructed it is safe to do so.Report all safety and environmental incidents and accidents.Cooperate with the employer to ensure their statutory duties are fulfilled.
What do I need to qualify for the role?
Must have had prior experience of setting/operating CNC Machine Tools.A good understanding of ISO CNC programming language, preferably Siemens 840D.Have experience of, and be confident in their ability to adjust both tool and work zero offsets to achieve component drawing / working procedure tolerances.A good understanding of modern CNC machine tooling and the ability to adapt cutting techniques dependent upon the nature of the material being cut. Be a team player and have a flexible attitude towards working overtime as and when required.Good IT skills required with prior experience working with excel beneficial.Good technical communication skills beneficial in order to liaise with management and 3rd Party customers.Ability to work unsupervised in order to deliver on time production targets.Must have relevant experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering environment.Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures.Understands and cares for tools, equipment and PPE as appropriate.Knowledge of Health and Safety including bio-hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic purposes.Ability to produce complex, analytical technical reports.Safety critically assessed.
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