Xtrac is the world's leading design and manufacture of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.
About the Role
We're looking for experienced CNC Cylindrical Grinders to join our expanding workforce as we continue to grow to set, programme, edit, operate and run a wide range of CNC and Manual Grinding machines to produce transmission parts to the company quality standards.
Day to Day
Your responsibilities will include:
- Program, set, operate and run both CNC Cylindrical (internal and external) and Manual Surface grinding machines, ideally Studer (CNC) and J&S (manual)
- Carry out programming and editing functions to produce high quality components to drawing specification and quality
- Create & save a comprehensive set up procedure document for work undertaken
- Store and maintain all tooling/gauging linked to the process
- Liaise with the Manufacturing Support Office to discuss manufacturing issues and label defective parts
- Carry out self inspection when required, including the use of CMM and contour trace machines
- Complete all necessary job cards and associated documentation, pack in appropriate packaging and relocate to next operation
- Reliably record setting and production times using system current at the time
- To be able and willing to operate additional machines when required
In this role, you will be working in a machine shop environment.
About You
We're looking for people with the following skills:
- Expert knowledge of CNC Cylindrical (internal and external) and manual Surface Grinding, ideally Studer.
- Operating, setting and programming of CNC Grinding machines using Fanuc Pictogram
- Good knowledge of speeds, feeds and work-holding, including three jaw chucks, magnetic chucks and grinding between centres
- A comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings and tolerances
- Ability to self-inspect and buddy check parts to drawing
- A good working attitude