Metal Spinner
Location:
Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:
£17.65–£18.70 per hour, plus shift increases once trained
Vacancies:
2
Working Hours
Initial training: Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–4:45pm.
Once trained, you will move onto shifts:
| Shift | Hours | Pay Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Days | Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–7:00pm | 17% |
| Nights | Monday–Thursday, 7:00pm–7:00am | 36.29% |
At a starting rate of £17.65 per hour, this increases to approximately £20.65 per hour on days and £24.06 per hour on nights.
Benefits
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Company pension with contributions matched up to 6%.
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Production bonus of up to £360 every quarter.
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Increased hourly rates when working shifts.
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Retraining opportunity for experienced turners looking to move into metal spinning.
The Company
Theo James Recruitment is supporting Spincraft in the search for two Metal Spinners to join their manufacturing team in Newcastle.
This is an opportunity to join a precision engineering environment, producing components to detailed specifications. Experienced turners who are interested in retraining as Metal Spinners will also be considered.
The Role
As a Metal Spinner, you will set up and operate CNC spin-forming machinery, ensuring components meet engineering drawings, quality standards and production targets.
You will take responsibility for your allocated machine, carrying out inspections, routine maintenance checks and adjustments throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
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Set up CNC spin-forming machinery, selecting the correct tooling, rollers and back plates.
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Liaise with Tool Preparation Operatives to ensure materials and tooling are available.
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Produce components to engineering drawings, specified tolerances and agreed cycle times.
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Monitor the spinning process and take corrective action where required.
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Inspect components using equipment such as verniers, micrometers, PI tapes, CMMs and FARO Arms.
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Deburr components during production where appropriate.
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Carry out daily machine checks and minor preventative maintenance.
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Identify tooling requiring repair or replacement and report machinery issues.
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Complete inspection records and maintain full component traceability.
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Support improvements in efficiency, quality, housekeeping and health and safety.
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Handle and store materials safely and maintain an organised working area.
Requirements
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Experience in metal spinning or spin forming, or a strong turning background with a willingness to retrain.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Experience working to specified tolerances and using precision measuring equipment.
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A practical understanding of machine setup, tooling and manufacturing processes.
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality components.
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Ability to identify production issues and communicate these effectively.
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A reliable approach to meeting production targets and following safe working procedures.
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Willingness to work the stated day and night shifts once trained.
