Manufacturing Technician

Cammach is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Technician on behalf of our client. Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, this will be a 12 month contract opportunity.

• Start date: early January
• Duration: One year contract
• Hours of work: 35hrs / week
• Working hours: 7:00 am until 2:30 pm

There will be no shift work, however, we do foresee that overtime may be required. This will, however, be business dependant / not guaranteed.

ROLE

You’ll be responsible for electro-mechanical and mechanical assembly and test of our products based on the procedure and interacting with MRP systems (SAP). You’ll be working with the production team to help in the completion of tasks, including tool assembly, calibration, and testing with the production team comprised of assemblers, electrical manufacturing Technicians, and supervisors. You will also be responsible for maintaining and repairing the test equipment used to test tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret assembly drawings, procedures and follow written and oral instructions.
• Identify components and use pertinent hand tools and techniques, operate assembly equipment and tools
• Accurately assemble products and tool assemblies
• Test assembled products and tool assemblies
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with products and assemblies
• Create labour records for all transactions in the relevant business system
• Document records of work performed in the relevant business system
• Perform daily 5S activities and participate in lean manufacturing projects and continuous improvement
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines using written instructions and checklist
• Wear PPE at all times and observe health, safety and environmental policies
• Successfully complete required safety trainings including but not limited to crane, forklift, drugs and alcohol, electrical, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, SIPP, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials, driving

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school or equivalent
• Vocational or trade school preferred
• The ability to operate heavy industrial machinery, for example hydraulic presses and clamps
• Prior soldering/crimping experience would be a plus, but not essential