Fabrication Technician

ROSE & YOUNG RECRUITMENT LTD; Oadby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Fabrication Technician in Oadby, Leicestershire. The role involves operating CNC machinery and ensuring high productivity while adhering to quality specifications. Candidates should have experience in CNC milling, be able to read technical drawings, and work flexible rotating shifts. Competitive salary between £30,000 and £40,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating CNC machinery.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to manufacture precision equipment.
• Complete duties using initiative while following procedures.
• Participate in continuous process improvements.

Skills

CNC Milling experience

3AXIS competence

4 or 5 AXIS experience

Ability to read Technical Drawings - 3D CAD

MS Office skills

Team player

Job description

Fabrication Technician, Oadby, Leicestershire

Shift Systems Rotating 6 am - 2 pm and 2 pm to 10 pm (Rotating weekly)

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Working within a small team operating CNC machinery including 3 AXIS CNC Milling Machinery, high speed spindle polishers, single point diamond turning machines and twin lap polishing machines to manufacture a wide range of precision equipment.

Most of your duties will be completed working from your own initiative whilst also adhering to standard operating procedures and work instruction documents.

Involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from your Team Leader or Manager.

You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring scrap and rework is kept to a minimum.

Quality

• Be competent to use in-process inspection equipment within the department and be able to interpret information to make changes to the process where necessary.
• Be able to consistently achieve low levels of scrap and rework.
• Have a good understanding for the relevant standard quality specifications.
• Examine all work prior to passing onto the next stage and be sure that it meets all requirements. Show good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the products that you produce.

Productivity

• Be able to consistently work towards, and improve, standard manufacturing times.
• Be able to manufacture high specification optics utilising your knowledge in fabrication processes.
• Adhere to Health & Safety requirements.
• Be able to maintain route cards and the relevant paperwork systems.
• Have a good understanding of technical drawings.
• Continually look for ways in which to reduce the usage of resources and keep waste to a minimum.

Physical Demands

Fabrication Technicians have a responsibility to assist in the general running of the area; this will involve physical activities such as transporting products to various departments within the fabrication area. Frequent lifting of weights in excess of 5kgs may be required.

Skills required

• Experience CNC Milling experience
• Competent user of 3AXIS - essential
• Preference give to those with 4 or 5 AXIS experience
• Ability to read Technical Drawings - 3D CAD
• MS Office skills
• Team player, flexible to working rotating shifts