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TURNER / MILLER - WEEKENDS, XYZ ProtoTRAK
Precision Engineering • Breakdown Work • One-Off Machining
Salford, Greater Manchester (M5 4LT)
Arrow Engineering Components Ltd are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Weekend XYZ ProtoTRAK Miller / Turner to join our expanding engineering team.
This is NOT repetitive production machining.
The role involves:
* Emergency breakdown work
* One-off and low-batch precision machining
* Reverse engineering from samples
* Repair and modification work
* Problem-solving for food, packaging and process industries throughout Greater Manchester
We are looking for engineers who enjoy variety, thinking for themselves, and producing quality work under pressure.
PAY & SHIFT OPTIONS
OPTION 1 – 4 DAY WEEKEND SHIFT
* Friday to Monday
* 8:00am – 4:00pm
* 37.5 hours per week
* £39,000 per annum
OR
OPTION 2 – 5 DAY SHIFT
* Thursday to Monday
* 8:00am – 4:00pm
* 37.5 hours per week
* £48,750 per annum
MACHINES & FACILITIES
You will be working on a wide variety of equipment including:
* XYZ ProtoTRAK ProTURN lathes
* XYZ ProtoTRAK RMX Bed Mills
* Conventional manual machines
* Slotting and keyseating equipment
* Fabrication and welding equipment
* Press brakes and general workshop machinery
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential:
- Time-served engineer
- Extensive XYZ ProtoTRAK turning and/or milling experience
- Able to program, set and operate independently
- Experience working from drawings, samples and sketches
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Experience within one-off or low-batch precision engineering
Advantageous:
- Conventional machining experience
- Breakdown engineering environment
- Gear cutting / slotting / keyway work
- Welding or fabrication experience
THE TYPE OF ENGINEER WE WANT
We’re looking for engineers who:
- Take pride in their work
- Can think independently
- Enjoy varied engineering challenges
- Understand urgency and customer service
- Want to work in a proper hands-on engineering environment
ABOUT ARROW ENGINEERING
Arrow Engineering Components Ltd have supported manufacturing companies throughout Greater Manchester for over 40 years.
We specialise in:
- Emergency breakdown engineering
- Precision machining
- Gear and sprocket manufacture
- Reverse engineering
- Fabrication and repair work
This is a fast-moving engineering environment with genuine variety and interesting work every week.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Russ Arrowsmith Managing Director Arrow Engineering Components Ltd