Production Assembly Technician

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