We are currently looking for Manual Centre Lathe & CNC Lathe turners, ideally time served but not essential, to machine centrifugally cast spun tube, rolled bar, forgings & offset carriers to supply the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Power & Petro Chemical industries.
Principal Accountabilities:
We are looking for individuals who have experience using long bed lathes, machining standard bored /profiled tubes and offsets, using either CNC with Fanuc Series OI-TD or manual controls, turning component lengths up to 10metres long in a wide range of stainless/ super and carbon alloys.
You will be required to:
- Ideally have experience programming Fanuc Series OI-TD controlled lathes.
- Data collection i.e., recording of measurements before and after machining.
- Visual inspection on machined components.
- Experience using overhead cranes.
- Understanding quality issues.
- Familiarity with modern management techniques such as TPM and 5s.
- Working safely throughout all activities in line with Paralloy’s safety standards and procedures.
“Training program would be considered for the right candidate.”
The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in turning working in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and translate these into producing dimensionally correct component profiles using a manual or CNC lathe.
- Programming Fanuc Series OI-TD controlled lathes, not essential but would be an advantage.
- MUST be able to work to tolerance and accurately using Micrometres/Callipers/Bore Comparators, wall and surf gauges.
- MUST have high attention to detail.
- An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to operate on your own initiative, but also able to contribute to a team environment.
- Flexible attitude towards work and overtime, including shift working (2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights shift pattern.
- A good understanding of health & safety, environmental issues and quality rules.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
About Us
With origins rooted in the UK’s steel industry, Paralloy & FVC takes pride in capably serving many of the world’s most challenging industries. We manufacture centrifugally cast products and solutions whose reliability provides exceptional value to our customers year after year. From power generation and transportation to manufacturing and critical chemical industries, our products are used to drive the modern world.
Our quality products have always been designed to meet exacting, often bespoke, standards.
Our clients’ need for precision and rapid delivery has driven us to develop efficient processes that result in extremely short lead times; ideal for time-sensitive projects and urgent or emergency-based requirements.
Company Benefits include:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Regular overtime (Weekdays and Weekends)
- Company discount card.
- Bike to work scheme
- Excellent career progression opportunities: