Electrode Production Technician — R&D Machine Operator

INITION ENERGY; Culham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Direct work with Chief Engineer

Growth opportunities

Job summary

INITION ENERGY in Oxford is seeking a hands-on electrode production technician to run and maintain our prototype manufacturing machine. You will be under the Chief Engineer, acting as the custodian of the production and development area, balancing machine operation with maintenance and lab work.

This permanent, full-time role offers real progression as you master the process and equipment, with opportunities to contribute to machine development and process improvements.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent) in production, process, machine fitting, maintenance or lab work.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of: machine building, machine maintenance, production or process operation.
• A quick learner who can pick up a new process and equipment fast.
• Able to follow instructions precisely, and to think for yourself when things don't go to plan.
• Comfortable with practical, physical work, including getting your hands dirty.
• Organised and tidy, with a high standard for cleanliness and order in a shared workspace.
• Able to handle a demanding workload and tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Genuinely committed to what we're building, and willing to put in the effort when the work needs it.

Responsibilities

• Machine operation: Run our electrode manufacturing machine to produce consistent, high-quality electrode for the team, to schedule and often at short notice.
• Process ownership: Master and own our process in depth, follow procedures precisely, and record run parameters, results and issues accurately.
• Maintenance: Carry out routine and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, and keep the machine running reliably.
• Modifications and builds: Assist the Chief Engineer with machine modifications, upgrades and new builds, including fabrication, assembly and commissioning.
• Post-run clean-down: Strip down, clean and reset equipment after each run so it is ready for the next one.
• Housekeeping: Keep the production and development area clean, ordered and safe, including tools, consumables and materials.
• Problem solving: Think independently when runs or plans deviate, make sound decisions, and report status clearly.
• Safety: Follow health and safety rules, risk assessments and COSHH requirements at all times, while proactively contributing to safety improvements.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Quick learner

Follow instructions

Organised and tidy

Ability to work under deadlines

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Job description

INITION ENERGY in Oxford is seeking a hands-on electrode production technician to run and maintain our prototype manufacturing machine. You will be under the Chief Engineer, acting as the custodian of the production and development area, balancing machine operation with maintenance and lab work.

This permanent, full-time role offers real progression as you master the process and equipment, with opportunities to contribute to machine development and process improvements.