Why work for Ambitek

Ambitek specialises in providing permanent and contract recruitment solutions to the UK Manufacturing Engineering Industry.

We have strong knowledge of the UK Manufacturing Engineering market, allowing us to source the best people for the best jobs in the best companies.

We have a successful track record of placing candidates who have skills and experience working within a range of disciplines such as Assembly & Maintenance, Design & Drawing Office, Foundry & Metallurgy, Machining & Tooling, Quality & Inspection, Welding & Fabrication, Site Based Engineering, Skilled Trades, Professional & White Collar Engineering, Production & Logistics and Controls & Instrumentation.

About the firm

Our client is a leader in their industry who offer excellent benefits and career progression.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

•   Time served – NVQ and / or degree qualified

•   Strong electrical, systems repair and diagnostic skills with strong mechanical skills

•     Conversant with CNC machinery including multi axis lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines

•     Ability to read part manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions and troubleshooting guides

•   Able to work unsupervised and as part of a team

•   Attentive to detail

•   Ability to lift 50 lbs and to stand, walk, bend / stoop on a regular basis

Experience:

•     Minimum 4 years’ experience in all aspects of CNC machinery maintenance / mechanical engineering in a manufacturing environment

•   Experience working on Fanuc controls would be an advantage

•   Experience in commissioning and decommissioning machinery

•   Knowledge of general manufacturing processes

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Repair CNC Machinery, Manual Machines and Machining Centres

•   Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machine tool equipment and controls

•     Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, and software, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems

•     Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to research machine issues

•   Identify and replace parts as necessary

•   Complete testing and make adjustments of parts as needed

•   Complete full condition appraisals on CNC machinery

•   Complete planned and preventative procedures

•   Planning and assisting with machine moves

•   Escalate issues that could disrupt production

Salary is between 35k and 40k on days depending on experience.

To apply please forward your cv in word format.