Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

OSI Systems, Inc.; Salfords; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to assemble and integrate complex x-ray machines. You will build from drawings, interpret schematics, and perform fault finding while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives, support prototype work, and adapt to potential shift work with a premium. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures.
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving.
• Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality.
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required.
• GCSE level maths and English
• Good mechanical and workshop skills
• A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set -e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.
• Initially Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 but may develop into a shift role in the future should the business require it. This would attract a shift premium.

Responsibilities

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions.
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies.
• Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification.
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks.
• Maintain throughput targets.
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required.
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed.
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices.
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.
• Comply with all Health and safety policies.
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Quality-focused

Blueprint interpretation

Basic testing

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Soldering

Measuring tools

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, empowers those who safeguard our world with the technologies, services, and expertise needed to detect threats, secure commerce, and protect communities. An industry leader in X-ray inspection, radiation and trace detection, metal detection, and optical inspection solutions, Rapiscan has over 100,000 scanning systems installed around the world to assist customs agencies, border security, aviation authorities, law enforcement, military organizations, and security professionals in combatting terrorism, smuggling, and trade fraud.

Role Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines -e.g. mechanical fitting, cabling and integration of PCBs, servers, cooling systems, HV power supplies, etc.

Responsibilities

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies
• Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks
• Maintain throughput targets
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.
• Comply with all Health and safety policies
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving
• Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required
• GCSE level maths and English
• Good mechanical and workshop skills
• A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set -e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.
• Initially Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 but may develop into a shift role in the future should the business require it. This would attract a shift premium.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.