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Lathe and Grinder Operator

  • Internship
  • Rugby (Warwickshire)

Job description



3383296
Additional Cities

Rugby
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power Portfolio
Business Segment

Power Portfolio Power Conversion
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United Kingdom
Postal Code

CV21 1BD
Role Summary/Purpose

Do you have a strong attention to detail and a desire to ensure products retain the highest quality standards? If so, become a valuable member of our team as a grinder, inspecting products as they come out of the machinery, removing any defective pieces and providing the finishing touches on the rest by hand. You will use your profound knowledge of how the machinery works to ensure that it remains functional by performing routine maintenance, cleaning and repairs.

Essential Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for

·  Working safely at all times within EHS guidelines

·  Working within a team but also expected to use own skills and initiative in the manufacture of Rotating Machines shafts

·  Maintain the standards in the process and procedures during manufacture

·  Achieving production and quality targets

·  Liaising with Area and Team Leaders and other departments on the shop floor

·  Supporting business needs for manufacturing output

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Understanding engineering drawings, which includes geometric tolerances and key symbols such as roundness, concentricity etc.

·  How to use and calibrate measuring equipment in machine shop

·  Experience working on GER Cylindrical grinding machine, and Hercules grinding machine

·  Good knowledge on Heidenheim control systems

·  Familiarisation with General Heidenheim G-Code, Parametric Cycles, Conversational programming on screen and Cycle definitions and Labels

·  Inspect machinery and workpieces to ensure that they remain compliant with specifications to reduce any malfunctions and associated loss of production.

·  Ensure grinding wheels are dressed according to specifications so that the machines remain at peak working capability.

·  Stop any machines upon discovery of a problem and make the required adjustments as quickly as possible to minimize downtime.

·  Provide quality control by inspecting workpieces as they come out of the equipment and removing any defective pieces.

·  Operate machinery, including polishing and grinding equipment, to grind any metal workpieces to their prescribed specifications to ensure high-quality products.

·  Finish products by hand using hand tools to ensure the surfaces are filed or finished accordingly.

·  Keep all equipment running by inspecting and performing basic maintenance, including lubrication and cleaning, and scheduling repairs when needed.

·  Perform basic repairs, including replacing parts when they are worn down or broken, within the scope of expected knowledge and expertise.

·  Work-piece datum and tooling offset appreciation

·  Set up and measure tooling for lathe, grinder machine

·  Program CNC machines

·  Well organised, reliable and accurate with a high attention to detail

·  Ability to work to instructions and quality standards

·  Experience of working to deadlines

·  Able to work flexible hours as demand requires

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working

Desired Characteristics

·  Previous experience of large shaft machining or grinding

·  Attention to detail and record keeping

·  Ability to work within a team, with a positive attitude to meeting production targets

·  Due to nature of work, security clearance required

·  Flexible to business needs within a production environment

About Us

GE’s Power Conversion business applies the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electrification of the world’s energy infrastructure by designing and delivering advanced motor, drive and control technologies that evolve today’s industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future. Serving specialized sectors such as energy, marine, oil and gas, renewable and industry, through customized solutions and advanced technologies, GE Power Conversion partners with customers to maximize efficiency.

GE Power Conversion is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles; and we are open to discuss flexible ways of working that allow for the best impact for our people and our clients.

To learn more, please visit: www.gepowerconversion.com

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you!

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Primary State/Province

England
Primary City

Rugby

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