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Mechanical Technician:
My client, a leading manufacturing company operating within the aerospace / defence industry is looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician on a full time, permanent basis.
Candidates must have hands-on technical mechanical experience and able to use workshop tools.
The candidate, working as part of a small team, should have a flexible attitude towards work duties which will include moulding, forming of mechanical components using toggle presses, fly presses, pillar drills etc.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is a requirement of the position while also having computer literacy. The assembly work is only of a light nature, as mainly small plastic / metal components.
Main duties:

  • Hands-on mechanical processing of components.
  • Hands-on assembly of mechanical & electromechanical components.
  • Operating small Injection Mould machines, fly presses and toggle presses to bend and cut raw materials; sheet metal etc.
  • Working to strict standards and time parameters with a can-do attitude.
  • Work to and adhere to Health and Safety guidelines within the department is essential.
  • Quality checking using measuring equipment.
    Experience:
  • Experience in using metalwork hand tools is essential.
  • Able to read and understanding of technical drawings is a requirement.
  • Good verbal and communications skills.
  • Very good attention to detail.
  • Be self-motivated, reliable and able to work under their own initiative however full training from experienced operators will be given.
  • Flexible attitude to work is essential, as duties are extremely varied.
    Education: Preferably a certificate (HNC) or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, however for the right candidate with very relevant experience this is not necessarily required.
    Working hours:
    Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 and Fridays 07.30 to 13.30 covering a total of 39 hours per week.
    Salary dependant on experience.
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