We’re the UK’s largest fractional-horsepower, electric motor manufacturer - which isn’t surprising considering we’ve been doing this for over 70 years! Parvalux was first established by Mr. L.J. Clarke, back in 1947, in Romford, Essex. Here, Parvalux first began by selling motor rewinds until, in 1957, it relocated to Dorset and began designing and manufacturing complete motor-gearbox units for industrial applications. The company continued to prosper and developed an extensive range of AC and DC geared electric motors, enabling the company to sell into a diverse range of markets, all over the world. But Parvalux didn’t stop there and in 2008 acquired its main competitor, EMD Drive Systems, nearly doubling its turnover in the process. This success didn’t go unnoticed; in 2018 the Clarke family ownership of the company came to an end when Swiss motor manufacturer, maxon, acquired Parvalux, which now operates proudly as a maxon company.
Our Values
Customer Focus - We create customer value. We deliver customised technology and services.
Precision - We stand for quality, speed, and flexibility. We drive leading technology.
Curiosity - We question things. We are passionate to learn them.
Collaboration - We act as one team, as one company. We actively collaborate.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Purpose of Job:
The Machine Shop Team Leader will actively support the day-to-day delivery of machining output, quality, training, maintenance escalation, first-line problem resolution and effective deployment of people and machines to ensure daily production requirements are met. This is a hands-on role requiring strong machine shop knowledge, including the ability to set and programme machinery where required. The role will involve working closely with machinists, production operatives and supervisors, with an expected balance between direct machining activity and team leadership to support product delivery and actions outlined by the Production Supervisor.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead a team within the machine shop, ensuring colleagues are trained, supported and deployed effectively to maintain safe, efficient and resilient production flow
- Be accountable for on-time delivery, productivity and quality within the machine shop area of responsibility
- Set, operate and programme machine shop equipment where required to support production output, technical problem solving and team development
- Monitor and manage labour, machines, tooling and priorities to ensure production needs are met safely and efficiently
- Ensure team adherence to procedures, drawings, specifications and quality standards at all times, raising concerns or breaches to the Supervisor
- Support quality control procedures, including inspection checks, process adherence and escalation of non-conformance where required
- Maintain good 6S workplace organisation, tooling control and machine shop housekeeping within the area of responsibility
- Assist the Production Supervisor with continuous improvement activities, including cycle time reduction, process improvement, waste reduction and productivity initiatives
- Be fully conversant with machine shop operations, safe working practices, machine capability and the technical requirements of the section
- Deputise for the Production Supervisor when applicable
- To undertake the above duties in such a manner as to comply with the company Health and Safety at Work Policy
- To actively participate in problem identification and solving within area of responsibilityTo minimize waste and participate in waste reduction projects as required
- To perform other such duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and commensurate with its level of responsibility.
- Work to achieve or improve departmental KPIs
Person Specification
Technical
- Experienced in machine setting, operating and programming within a machine shop environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and machining requirements
- Fanuc programming experience would be a distinct advantage
- Understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, work holding and machine capability
- Manual handling training
- OEE, TPM and 6S
- Lean manufacturing techniques
Behavioural
- Leader who can motivate others
- Team player
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be flexible in your approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic
Education/Experience
- Experience leading or supporting teams within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience setting, operating and programming machining equipment
- Experience working to engineering drawings, quality standards and production targets
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