Machinist - Full Time - Falkirk, United Kingdom
At Sulzer, you are empowered to deliver superior results. As a pioneer in industry we have a proud heritage of innovation and continue to evolve for the future. Join our story and create your own impact by developing your expertise and building solutions that help make our lives safer, smarter and more sustainable.
Come and join the Falkirk Service centre and be part of our Workshop team as our Machinist. If you are highly motivated, organised, and have a keen eye for detail with a technical background working with a variety of lathes, turning centres and borers you can help us take Sulzer Services UK to the next level.
Our Service Centre works across multiple industry sectors and repairs a large array of different equipment and components. No two days are ever the same and this role will provide a large amount of variation and allow you to challenge yourself daily. Innovation and individuality are valued here at Sulzer, we are looking for a strong candidate who can bring something to help expand and grow the great skills we already possess, in return we will support, empower and train you.
In this role you will be accountable for:
- Dismantling and assembling of motors, gearboxes and pumps
- Measuring and recording build tolerances and ability to determine parts that require repair
- Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, machining centres, borers, and grinders.
- Measure, examine, and test completed components in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications
- Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic turning & machining centres and machining tools in order to perform precision machining operations
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A recognised Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or City and Guilds qualification, or equivalent
- Experience with working with all types of mechanical (electrical – motor components) rotating equipment.
- Previous demonstrable experience within a mechanical (electrical) workshop environment
- Experience preferred in dismantling and assembly of motors, gearboxes and pumps.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements
- Full and valid driving license is preferred
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
Your benefits:
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + service days
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site car parking
- Access to a wide range of discounts on Everyday Shopping, Entertainment, and Lifestyle
- Long service awards
Location: Falkirk is a large town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. It lies in the Forth Valley, 23.3 miles (37.5 km) north-west of Edinburgh and 20.5 miles (33.0 km) north-east of Glasgow.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Have a question about the role? Reach out to Lisa Jay at Lisa.Jay@sulzer.com. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
83% of our employees recommend Sulzer as a good place to work and we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2022 in Switzerland. So come and join our story, starting today!