Cryogenic Instrumentation Mechanical Technician

MARS Recruitment; Shippon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Benefits package

Job summary

MARS Recruitment is assisting a leading instrument manufacturer in Abingdon to find an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician. You will read engineering drawings, weld, fabricate and solder parts to build highly complex instrumentation.

The role involves assembly to drawing specifications, leak testing with helium, occasional use of manual lathe and mill, and ongoing tooling improvements to boost efficiency. Applicants should have mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience reading engineering drawings and assembling complex instrumentation.
• Mechanical apprenticeship or qualification and prior assembly work.
• Ability to weld, solder and fabricate to build precision components.

Responsibilities

• Weld and solder parts to produce assemblies per drawings.
• Assemble products in line with engineering drawings.
• Leak test systems using helium and perform basic machining as needed.
• Identify tooling and equipment needs to improve assembly efficiency.
• Work a standard day shift with overtime as required.

Skills

Mechanical fitting and assembly

Cryogen handling

Vacuum and leak testing

Soldering (hard and soft)

Welding

Machining

Wiring

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Mechanical qualification

Tools

Manual lathe

Milling machine

Job description

MARS Recruitment is assisting a leading instrument manufacturer in Abingdon to find an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician. You will read engineering drawings, weld, fabricate and solder parts to build highly complex instrumentation.

The role involves assembly to drawing specifications, leak testing with helium, occasional use of manual lathe and mill, and ongoing tooling improvements to boost efficiency. Applicants should have mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.