Electro Mechanical Technician

VeloMini; Salfords; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to join their dynamic team in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines. This role requires a blend of mechanical and electrical skills, where you'll be responsible for building machines, ensuring quality, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. If you have a strong technical mindset and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while developing your skills in a supportive team. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in detection technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembling complex electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to work accurately to procedures for high-quality output.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate complex x-ray machines from engineering drawings.
• Responsible for quality control and adherence to safety practices.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE level maths and English

Tools

Electrical Wire schematics

Lean Manufacturing principles

Job description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.

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.

Role Responsibilities

1. Building of Real Time Topology machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions
2. Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies
3. Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification
4. Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks
5. Maintain throughput targets
6. Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required
7. Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed
8. Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements
9. Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work
10. Strict adherence to Safe work practices
11. Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements
12. Comply with all Health and safety policies

Candidate Requirements

1. Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products
2. Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision
3. Adaptability combined with good communication skills
4. Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures
5. Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving
6. Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality
7. Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required
8. GCSE level maths and English
9. Good mechanical and workshop skills
10. A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set –e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications
11. Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards
12. Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement
13. Day shift Monday -Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30