Workshop Technician

Workshop Technician:

My client, a leading manufacturing company operating within the aerospace / defence industry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician on a full time, permanent basis.

Candidates must have hands-on technical mechanical experience and able to use workshop tools.

The candidate, working as part of a small team, should have a flexible attitude towards work duties which will include moulding, forming of mechanical components using toggle presses, fly presses, pillar drills etc.

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is a requirement of the position while also having computer literacy. The assembly work is only of a light nature, as mainly small plastic / metal components.

Main duties:

• Hands-on mechanical processing of components.


• Hands-on assembly of mechanical & electromechanical components.


• Operating small Injection Mould machines, fly presses and toggle presses to bend and cut raw materials; sheet metal etc.


• Working to strict standards and time parameters with a can-do attitude.


• Work to and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines within the department is essential.


• Quality checking using measuring equipment.

Experience:

• Experience in using metalwork hand tools is essential.


• Able to read and understanding of technical drawings is a requirement.


• Good verbal and communications skills.


• Very good attention to detail.


• Be self-motivated, reliable and able to work under their own initiative however full training from experienced operators will be given.


• Flexible attitude to work is essential, as duties are extremely varied.

Education:   Preferably a certificate (HNC) or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, however for the right candidate with very relevant experience this is not necessarily required.

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 and Fridays 07.30 to 13.30 covering a total of 39 hours per week.

Salary dependant on experience.

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