Hitchcocks Motorcycles in the village of Chadwick End near Solihull has a vacancy for a Machinist to help run their small engineering workshop which includes traditional machines such as a centre lathe, Capstan, miller, drill, grinder, honer etc.
The workload consists of small batch manufacturing of components specifically for classic motorcycles, both from factory drawings and sample pieces. Also 2nd operations from CNC machines, plus re-manufacturing/modifying off the shelf brought in parts.
We would be looking for the successful applicant to work 30 – 40 hours per week over 3 - 5 days a week. There would be no weekends or nights. Hours and days are flexible.
The applicant would also be responsible for planning the workload. Including tooling and material ordering to ensure a smooth delivery of components.
• Manual machining
• Material ordering
• Tool ordering
• Measuring and inspection of manufactured components
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Have input into potential problems that can occur within the engineering process and how they could be avoided.
Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following
• Be a good team player in a small family run company
• Be capable of working in a swift, safe and proficient manner.
• Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Be reliable, honest and responsible, with a great attitude to time keeping
• Have a flexible approach to tasks given to them
• Have excellent standards and good attention to detail.
• An interest in classic motorcycles would be a benefit, but not essential.
Please email your CV to: dan@hitchcocksmotorcycles.com