Our History
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd was first established in 1947 by Mr L. Clark in London, where he provided motor rewinds and repairs. The business relocated to Bournemouth on England's sunny south coast in 1957, where it started designing and manufacturing complete geared-motor units for industrial applications. In 2008, Parvalux acquired Essex-based EMD Drive Systems Ltd. and relocated it to Bournemouth, nearly doubling the company's turnover in the process.
2018 saw a new era for Parvalux when maxon, a leading manufacturer of precision electric motors, acquired the company from the Clark Group. Today we are proudly a maxon company, part of a group of companies with over 3200 colleagues worldwide, and collaborating over 42 global locations, meaning we have representation on every continent and the backing of one of the finest technical teams on the planet.
Parvalux drives are found in hundreds of applications, including healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport and a diverse range of industrial applications, simply put...we manufacture movement.
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 the Job
We are seeking an experienced Sliding Head CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to join our machine shop facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating sliding head CNC lathes to produce high-quality, close-tolerance components efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities
Programming
• Program sliding head CNC lathes using G-code and/or offline CAM software
• Optimise programs for cycle time, tooling efficiency, and quality
• Modify existing programs to improve performance and resolve machining issues
Setting & Operation
• Set and prove out sliding head CNC machines (e.g. Citizen & Tornos)
• Select, prepare, and set cutting tools, guide bushes, and work holding
• Operate machines to produce parts to engineering drawings and specifications
• Monitor machine performance and adjust offsets as required
Quality & Inspection
• Inspect components using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges,)
• Ensure all parts meet quality, tolerance, and surface finish requirements
Statutory and Compliance:
* Maintain high Health and Safety standards, reporting concerns immediately
* Ensure full compliance with regulations