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Owen Daniels is excited to be working with a growing precision engineering company in Aldershot. As a business, they primarily supply to the Aerospace and Automotive sectors. They are looking a Production Technician to join the team. This role will be operating various machines to produce precision spec components for clients in the aerospace and automotive industry

Production Technician

Full-time, Permanent
Monday – Thursday 14:45 – 00:00
Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Allowance
Aldershot

Production Technician
Job Description

Operate machines.
Aid / Change machine setting from one job to another within a set time frame.
Deburr and hand finish parts to bring them to the desired shape and dimensions, in accordance with the design specifications as required by using established procedures, machines and tooling training will be provided to cover all areas including fettling, polishing, part marking, etc.
Ability to read and understand drawings.
Change and adjust machine parameters and tooling as required to meet dimensional and output
Able to use micrometers, verniers and other inspection equipment to check work to drawing dimensions and validation sheets.
Setting and running multiple machines when the component and/or batch sizes allow.
Meet desired quantities, conducting in-process inspection and checking against drawings and specifications to ensure they are made accurately and to the highest standards.
Deal with technical queries where possible, as and when required.
Production Technician
Skills and Qualifications/experience:

3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar industry/role.
The ability to use a range of measuring equipment.
Knowledge and experience of systematic problem solving.
Be able to work effectively and efficiently to meet target deadlines.
Production Technician
Benefits

26.5 days annual holiday (including bank and public holidays)
Pension & Life Assurance x3 Basic annual salary
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay & Cycle scheme
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply

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