Mechanical Assembly Technician Job In Hailsham

Mechanical Assembly Technician

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician for a precision engineering company in Hailsham.

The main purpose of this role will be:
You will be responsible for the assembly of UHV Manipulation & sample handling sub–assemblies, including pre–test data recording and QC evaluation, working in our client s UHV Cleanroom.

The main requirements and employee accountabilities are:

• Assembling mechanical and electrical components to build complex systems according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out specialist UHV compatible instrument wiring & electrical testing.
• Maintaining UHV clean process standards with all in vacuum component parts and sub–assemblies.
• Supporting the transition of new hardware from NPI through to routine production, including writing any required manufacturing information documents & guides.
• Maintaining and updating existing manufacturing instructions.
• Supporting the maintenance of departmental records, particularly test data, quality control information, and serial numbering of instruments to provide a navigable history for future service and support.

Skills/Experience required for this role are:

• Familiarity with the production of UHV compatible devices & instrumentation that utilize electron optics & ion optics principles would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a low volume customized product manufacturing environment is preferred. Ideally yielding a broad understanding and appreciation of precision hand fitting techniques, specialist wiring, and product test procedures.
• Resilient under pressure, able to adhere to the predetermined timescales and deadlines.
• Basic IT skills, including MS Office.

Required Qualifications:

• Ideally a relevant engineering degree/HND/HNC, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering. QBE or time served apprenticeship candidates can be considered.
• Mechanical engineering Level 3.
• Previous experience in a high technology manufacturing environment or clean room.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week with a 12 pm Friday finish.

Please note: the successful candidate will need to drive due to the location.

Benefits:

• 25 days plus bank holidays (some holiday may be needed for Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme employee 3% employer 6%
• Life Insurance 4 annual salary rising to 6 if join the company pension.
• Occupational Health checks provided including an annual health check for all employees.
• Occupational Sick Pay (dependant on length of service 1–3 weeks full pay)
• Annual eye check and assistance towards prescription glasses or safety glasses