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SalaryManufacturing Technician
£30-£32k
Bath
If you are experienced in manufacturing and looking for an interesting and varied role where you can work across a number of different teams to implement effective manufacturing and production solutions, then this could be ideal for you!
This could suit someone with a machine shop type background who is looking to progress into a manufacturing engineer type role or perhaps someone with an engineering degree and some industry experience who is looking for their next step up.
The company design and manufacture products for the defence industry and offer a great working environment with good benefits and progression opportunities. If you are interested to find out more, please apply online and one of the team and Reed will be in touch.
Job role will involve
Generate CNC programs for various machines using SolidCam.
Prove out manufacturing methods on CNC machines and transition them to the operations function.
Understand and apply the requirements of the AS9100 quality system to manufacturing solutions.
Develop cost and time-effective manufacturing plans.
Create process method operations sheets, including inspection, machining, heat treatment, and finishes, using ERP systems.
Check and provide standard tooling, gauges, and inspection equipment in conjunction with Quality Engineering teams.
Produce working stage drawings using Solid Works to support shop-floor manufacturing.
Design jigs & fixtures for cost-effective and efficient manufacturing processes.
Prepare Bills of Materials for make-to-print components using customer drawing data.
Offer support to the operations function to overcome manufacturing challenges.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
Knowledge of machining processes and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project.
Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Eligibility to obtain UK SC clearance.
Experience with technology development, new product development, and introduction projects desirable.
