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Production Assembly Technician

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 32,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Washington

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Permanent role from day one 
Washington, Tyne & Wear location 
Salary is circa £32K – rising to £36K upon successful training (approx. 18 months) 
Working hours Monday to Thursday 07:30am-4pm & Friday 07:30am-12:30pm 
28 days holiday including statutory 
Up to 10% pension (double of employee contributions 5% employee and 10% employer) 
Overtime paid at single rate 
Onsite gym and games room 
Seeking candidates who are dexterous and are experienced working with small components    
 THE BUSINESS
   
 We are seeking a full-time Production Assembly Technician to join a manufacturing business based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Our client is a circa £3M turnover business and they design & manufacture precision components used within various industries including Nuclear, Aerospace and Renewables sectors. 60% of the client’s market is based in the US with 20% being within Europe and the remaining 20% across Asian markets.
   
 As a Production Assembly Technician, you will work within an Assembly Operation, be dexterous to work with small devices, be able to solder, assemble, deliver lab testing duties, calibrations and deliver basic equipment maintenance. We are seeking bright & talented individuals who can question, problem solve and have a strong eye for detail. You will also be able to read engineering drawings.

THE ROLE
   
 This is a full-time position to join the Washington, Tyne & Wear facility.  Reporting to the Production Team Leader and Operations Director the role is to manufacture, assemble, and pack products in accordance with approved processes, process methods and quality standards and customer requirements in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring high quality in a cost-effective manner. 
   
 Additionally, to provide support to the Technical Department on calibrations, research and development testing, and carrying out investigations on failed and returned units.

Manufacture cables and probe assemblies to customer requirements and product specification using appropriate machinery/equipment/hand tools 
Prepare and pack product for despatch and record the process and/or enter into ERP system 
Inspection of own work during and on completion 
Laboratory testing as required in the manufacturing process 
Carry out calibrations of new and returned equipment 
Perform investigation into failed product 
Research and development testing for any product line as instructed by the responsible engineer 
Produce comprehensive and detailed reports for all work completed 
Routine basic equipment maintenance 
Accurately complete production, quality, H&S and maintenance documentation 
General housekeeping duties 
Assist the Technical and Operations departments with any other activities to meet changing business requirements    
   
 THE PERSON

(G)CSE or equivalent qualification in English Language and Mathematics 
Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines 
Ability to work well as part of a team and/or individually 
Computer literate in MS Office package 
Ability to perform basic manufacturing and engineering activities 
Ability to solder, use of hand tools  
Ability to use and interpret results from electrical test equipment 
Understand and interpret engineering drawings 
At least 2 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment
A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job 
Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary 
Self-motivated 
Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure 
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail    

Preferred:
  
Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role 
Fork Lift Truck licence 
Understanding of lean manufacturing operations and/or 5S 
Laser welding experience 
Knowledge of ERP systems    
 TO APPLY
 
 Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group

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