Job Title: 1 x Machine Setter/ Programmer/ Operator - Gear manufacturing Start date: ASAP Department: Gears & Machine Shop Location: Burton On Trent Shifts: Normal basic working hours are 44 hours per week; Monday to Friday. Hourly Rate: Competitive Duration: 3 month contract Job Purpose The role of the Gear Cutter is to cut gear teeth to drawing specification. TXM are looking for a skilled individual for machine setting, programming, and operation of gear and spline cutting equipment. It requires an apprentice-trained or time-served gear cutting specialist with specific knowledge of gear manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate should be proficient in: Setting, programming, and operating gear cutting machinery Understanding gear nomenclature and measurement techniques Relevant Machines the Candidate Should Be Familiar With: TOS gear hobbing machine Churchill gear hobbing machine Liebherr gear hobbing machine Barber Colman spline hobbing machine Pfauter CNC gear cutter (Siemens 840 control) Pfauter CNC gear tooth grinder (Siemens 840 control) Magg gear tooth grinder (CNC, manual, or semi-automatic) Gear tooth rounding machines Gear tooth deburring machines Key Responsibilities & Activities * Use of a wide range of measuring equipment to check components. * Writing and interpreting instructions and procedures to assemble equipment and products accurately. * Obtaining relevant information from the relevant sources * Controlling machines and processes. * Performing inspections of equipment, structures, materials, and products. * Analysing information and finding the best solutions to problems. * Maintaining clear and honest communication at all times. * Keeping the work environment safe. * Learning and applying the latest relevant knowledge to the work * Mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable * Work to and support all relevant 5S activities. * Report any near misses * Ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner. * Report any issues or problems with jobs to the line manager. * Adhere at all times to the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental instructions, and requirements. * Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities. This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the scope, spirit and purpose of this role Person Specification Background & Experience: * Minimum 1-year experience in relevant rail or automotive industry. * Be practical mechanically oriented. * Possess good problem-solving skills. * Recognised engineering qualification required. * Self-motivated Qualifications/Education Required: * Recognised engineering qualification required. * Good understanding or mathematics Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes: Ability to demonstrate values at all times: People First - We care about relationships. Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we do the right thing. People, and their safety, top our list. Expand the Possible - We look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. We are lifelong learners. We are obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Embrace Diversity - We celebrate a variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds, and aspire to create a place where we all belong. We are one global community that works together to achieve our shared mission. Wherever we go, we go there together. Physical Demands of Role: Ability to work in a physically busy ever-changing demanding role. Manual Handling If you would like to apply for this role, please can you send me the following: Date available to start, A Microsoft Word copy of your CV 2 employment references Scanned copies of your qualifications and passport