Assembly and Test Technician – Transducer Products

1 month ago

High Wycombe, United Kingdom Instron Full time
Job Description

Job purpose

Responsible for the assembly and test of Transducers – both Load Cells and Extensometers - ensuring they meet the required performance and quality levels.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • All employees are expected to use contribute to continuous improvement activities.
  • Assembly and test of Transducers using the latest relevant assembly processes and drawings, Test Specification Procedure (TSP) and calibrated test equipment.
  • Correct assembly and testing of associated test load string and test fixtures and jigs.
  • Fault diagnosis of units under test.
  • Inspection and Packing of Customer Orders in accordance with current procedures.
  • Follow the appropriate fault reporting procedures, i.e. NCR’s, ESR’s, MSW’s and other quality tools.
  • To ensure that the assembly and test areas are a safe working environment with focus on safe working practices including housekeeping and use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) i.e. safety glasses, safety shoes and appropriate ESD precautions (anti-static clothing, wrist straps, etc)
  • Aware of the location and content of Risk Assessments, Safety Notice Boards and COSHH regulations and abide by them. Also to be able to recognise hazards and have the ability to take appropriate action in a controlled and safe way.
  • Ensure safe use of regularly maintained hand tools, fixtures, power tools, torque wrenches etc. and material handling equipment i.e. overhead cranes, slings, eye bolts and pallet trucks. Initial or refresher training to be completed where required.
  • Applying all administrative procedures associated with the use of AGILE (for assembly drawings, quality reporting procedures) and IFS (for the management of product flow, investigating and correcting stock inaccuracies and cycle counting.)
  • Actively participate in activities which contribute towards improved quality and reduced costs.
  • Occasional visits to customer’s sites to assist with installation and commissioning of systems.
  • Understanding Customer Orders.
  • Understanding Shop Orders.
  • Accept responsibility for quality of own work.

Key Competencies (includes skills)

  • A detailed knowledge of hand tools, tool selection.
  • Quality focus and good attention to detail for small assemblies (Strain gauge application)
  • Electronic testing and fault diagnosis to component level.
  • A strong ability to read and understand Engineering, Assembly and Manufacturing drawings.
  • Computer literate with the ability to enter data into MS Excel and MS Word as well as use of email.
  • Ability, with training, to handle, move and distribute awkward and / or heavy items. Use of lifting equipment may be required due to weight.
  • Experience with electro-mechanical and / or electronic assemblies (computers, electrical / electronic consumer goods.

Qualifications

Full relevant training will be provided. As a minimum the following qualifications would be advantageous but not prescriptive.

  • GCSE or equivalent level Mathematics.
  • GCSE or equivalent Science base subject, preferably Physics.
  • GCSE or equivalent Craft based subject, Woodwork, Metalwork, Design, Technology.

Key Experiences

  • The candidate should be able to prove experience with assembly and disassembly of electro-mechanical componentry and / or fine wiring / soldering skills.
  • The candidate should be able to prove experience with the use of basic test equipment from the above industries including fault diagnosis to module level and initiatives for product improvement.
  • Experience from military, avionics and / or electronics industries, desirable.


Additional Information

Working conditions

  • Normal factory environment with some exposure to the open air, with occasional physical discomfort due to temperature change, noise and weather conditions. 
  • Working days Monday to Friday inclusive.

This is an opportunity to join a successful team where you can make a significant impact.  Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, holiday purchase, medical insurance, generous pension scheme, cycle to work and electric vehicle scheme.

Instron is an equal opportunities employer.

All candidates must have Right To Work in the UK.

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