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