ENGINEERING JOBS AT
SPINDLE SERVICES

We value skilled professionals who are passionate about precision engineering.

Even when no positions are currently available, we encourage interested candidates to reach out and express their interest in joining our team.

Machine Tool Spindle Fitter

Duties include the following as per the Spindle Services standards: -

To assemble precision spindles to Spindle Services standards.
To read and interpret engineering drawings.
Tear down precision spindles for reconditioning.
Compile inspection reports and test run precision spindles.
Cleaning and preparation of parts for build.
Painting of parts, marshalling of parts and moving parts to correct locations as directed by your supervisor.
Identification of parts.
Inspection of components prior to build.
Inspection of parts orders only.
Setting up test rigs, monitoring of spindles on run test and taking of vibration analysis tests.
Use of machine tools for the adjustment of components including surface grinding, ring grinding, turning, drilling, milling etc.
Suitable packaging of products for shipment.
To problem solve within the team and independently.
To maintain a good level of housekeeping.
To carry out your duties in a safe manner following the correct working procedures and to avoid endangering yourself, fellow employees or any other persons on site.
To adhere to Spindle Services’ health and safety policies.
Service work at customers site as required. The majority of this is in the UK, however, please ensure that you have a valid passport in case of any overseas work.
Other tasks as specified by Supervisors/ Directors.

Duties include the following as per the Spindle Services standards: -

Machining of components to Spindle Services Standards in an economical fashion, must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Use of XYZ CNC Lathe, Surface Grinders, Offhand Grinders, Band Saw, Tub Grinders, Reciprocating Saw, Diamond Lap, etc. as required to produce components to drawing tolerances.
Inspection of components as required using the various inspection facilities available.
Preparation of reports may be required on occasion for specific customers.
De-burring and de-magnetization of parts for build.
Preparation of raw material as required (i.e.: cutting to length etc.)
Identification of tooling requirements for production purposes and procurement of tooling as required in conjunction with production engineering.
Identifying potential improvements in productivity and liaising with production engineering as required to implement improvements.
Cleaning down machines daily.
Organisation of tooling and fixturing to allow easy access to all machinists and easy identification.
To maintain a good level of housekeeping.
To problem solve within the team and independently.
Other tasks as specified by supervisors/ directors.

You will be operating an XYZ SLX425 x 1.25m Proturn Lathe & a Colchester Mastiff VS1800.

Duties include the following as per the Spindle Services standards: -

To understand the company quality systems and improve with the managers and directors.
Preparation of quotations/ e-mails as required.
Organisation of engineering drawing systems.
Preparation of spreadsheets for costing and budget analysis purposes.
Maintaining existing and setting up new supplier relationships as required.
Preparation and issuing of Purchase Orders to suppliers.
Phoning suppliers to request quotations, preparation and sending of Requests For Quotations to suppliers.
Sorting out supplier and customer engineering queries as and when they arise, liaising with engineering contractors as required.
Design and control of inspection procedures in conjunction with the quality manager and the presentation of inspection data to customers.
Process planning of those parts to be operated by ourselves.
Assistance with packing and despatch as and when required.
Attending to visitors in a polite and courteous manner, looking after customers and suppliers as required.
Customer and supplier site visits will be required.
Stock control.
Marshalling of parts to prepare kits of parts ready for assembly.
Identification of parts shortages and chasing up shortages, ordering missing items etc.
Occasional inspection of components prior to delivery.
To maintain a good level of housekeeping.
To adhere to the company’s health and safety policies.
To problem solve within the team and independently.
Other tasks as specified by supervisors/ directors.