Mechanical Technician

Role: Mechanical Technician

Contract Length: 6 months (extensions likely and expected)

Rate: £14 per hour

Location: Bristol

Start: ASAP

My manufacturing and research client is looking for a number of experienced Technicians to join the team on an initial 6 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join their Production team to work on the assembly and build of high-tech, cutting edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. For this role you will need a strong engineering background and a high level of technical skills and knowledge.

You will be contracted to work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours. Currently the shifts are Early (starting at 06:00hrs) and Afternoon (starting at 14:00hrs Mon-Thurs, 11:00 Fri). Enhanced shift rates will apply.

Main Responsibilities:

Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems efficiently to the right quality levels and ISO standards, and to achieve build schedules
Ensure that the requirements of the BOM and the customer specification are achieved
Identify and resolve build problems
Report technical issues and record using the FRACAS process
Maintain your levels of technical competence by undertaking necessary training
Act as a point of reference to ensure that the technicians within the build area are fully aware of the build sequence
Train and guide less experienced technicians
Set an example of the highest level of build cleanliness, house keeping and Health and Safety issues within the build areas, and support and promote 5S initiatives
Contribute to the performance of the Production Team through continuous improvement initiatives
Work on a rotating shift pattern in line with the rota notified to you by your Team Leader.

Personal Specification:

Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or HND, HNC, or BTech level 3

Detail fitting skills to precision level, including:-
-Machining (typically milling and turning)

-Vacuum and pneumatics

-Pipe bending with stainless steel, ¼" to ½"

Ability to read mechanical drawings
Ability to fault find and implement corrective action
Ideally - relevant Electrical Qualifications
Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills
Ideally - experience of working in the semiconductor industry
PC skills
Highly committed team player
High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined
Good communication skills

For more information, immediate consideration and a confidential chat around the role please contact Mimi via email with your CV to (see below) and follow it up with a call.

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