Production Technician

Production Technician

Day shift (07:30-15:30) Monday to Friday

We are looking for multiple Production Technicians on behalf of our client; who are a manufacturer of small electronic components, based in Hamble, Southampton.

Reporting into one of the team leaders, the purpose of this role is to build and test complex assemblies, polish, optically test and perform relevant measurements and integrate into final assemblies as required, in accordance with drawings and all other controlled documents.

Role responsibilities:

• Operations will include, but not be limited to:

- Mechanical, electrical, optical assembly and test

- Use of vacuum systems

- Bulk and intricate cleaning of parts and assemblies

- Packing

- Completion of relevant electronic records

- Work with the leadership team to improve processing times as required

• Work within Company policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, material control and maintain high levels of workmanship and cleanliness
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing preventative and corrective measures, working with engineering to introduce new products
• Highly adaptable approach and willing to transition between department to fulfil evolving business needs
• Carry out training of other employees, according to Company training, work instructions and as per the grading structure
• Carry out all reasonable requests from the leadership community

Essential requirements:

• Willing to learn and grow with a can-do attitude
• Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing or process driven environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Dexterous with small components
• Experience with varied and complex work
• Experience with serial production
• Proven organisational skills
• IT competency, eg. Microsoft packages
• Good communicator at various levels
• Previous experience in a training environment
• Non-smoker/Vaper (due to the cleanroom environment)

Desirable requirements

• Experience working with Fiber, lasers or splicing
• Lean experience
• Able to read specifications from drawings
• Experience in an ISO 6 or 7 cleanroom
• Experience with or currently studying Train the Trainer course
• SAP experience

Minimum competencies:

• Working in a safe manner, including challenging any unsafe behaviours, quality must be assured at all times
• Able to follow instructions accurately
• Be competent recording data in spreadsheet or in process control system
• Comfortable with test equipment, keen to learn new equipment functionality
• Display dexterity and great care where required
• Effectively work within multi-disciplinary teams to a common goal

Behavioural indicators:

• Actively listens to new ideas and demonstrates willingness to try out new ideas.
• Understands where to go and what questions to ask to access the right information.
• Regularly makes positive contributions that improve working practices
• Demonstrates awareness of different ways of work; offers workable solutions and makes suggestions for improvements within their own area of work.
• Is trustworthy and accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Completes tasks to a high standard according to guidelines, policies, procedures or advised by others. Takes responsibility for own actions and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Has a positive approach to work, working flexibly, willingly and in co-operation with others. Takes the initiative to solve day-to-day problems in own area of work.
• Treats all employees with respect and understanding.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Understands own role and responsibilities as well as the roles and responsibilities of others
• Accepts change and is positive in adopting improved working methods.
• Comfortable working to targets and commitments.
• Recognises when to ask for advice and when to inform others. Demonstrates readiness to learn more and takes ownership to develop own performance.

There are multiple full-time, permanent positions available.

Competitive salary with progression, along with 25 days holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays.

Due to the location, unless you live very local to Hamble, public transport can be difficult.

Please note, in order to apply you must not smoke or vape (even in social time) due to the cleanroom nature of the working environment.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.