Job Description
Job Title:  Production Technician (Electrical)
Posting Start Date:  14/07/2023
Job Description: 

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team and work on the assembly 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 employed 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).

 

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • 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.

 

About you:

Essential unless otherwise stated:  

  • Time served Electrical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or

            HND, HNC, or BTech level 3

  • Detail wiring skills to precision level, including:-
  • Lead free soldering
  • Panel wiring to schematics
  • Ability to read electrical drawings
  • Ability to fault find and implement corrective action
  • 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.

 

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

 

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