Group Products Technician

Wickman; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickman is seeking a Group Products Technician in Binley, Coventry. The role involves providing technical support in machine operations, developing solutions for customers, and requires global travel. A competitive salary along with benefits like a pension scheme and holiday days are offered.

Benefits

32 days holiday (including statutory holidays)

Company pension scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Cycle to work scheme

Company branded clothing

Qualifications

• Must interact well within a team and be self-sufficient.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and setting is essential.
• Desirable experience with Wickman/Multispindle lathe setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for customers and internal teams.
• Commissioning machines/bar loaders and turnkey set ups.
• Deliver training courses and support machine servicing.

Skills

CNC Programming on lathes

CNC Setting on lathes

Knowledge of metal cutting processes and tooling solutions

Good communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD/CAM

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Group Products Technician UK, based in Binley, Coventry. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

About the Group Products Technician role:

Working in a small team, you will be technically aiding customers and supporting internally on group products ranging from Sliding Head Machines, Bar Loaders, Rotary Transfer Machines, Multispindle Lathes and full CNC Multispindle Lathes. This could be studying customers component drawings to provide effective and efficient solutions, setting up for a turnkey, installation of machines/bar loaders and training. You will also be required to work with the service department to aid in machine servicing and breakdowns. You should be able to work through machining problems systematically to provide a repeatable solution. This role requires global travel so a passport and driving license is necessary.

About us:

Wickman Coventry Ltd is an OEM Machine tool design and manufacturing company and are about to celebrate our 100th year. We are a global supplier and manufacturer of a specialised range of Multi-Spindle CNC and Automatic Lathes with overseas subsidiary operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an evolving, ambitious and technology focused company with a diverse range of work on offer to a bright and enthusiastic individual. You will join an engineering team with a strong focus on products and systems and is ideal for a candidate who would like to develop their technical skills and further their career.

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive salary with immediate start available
• 32 days holiday (inc statutory holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Insurance Cover
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company branded clothing

Your responsibilities as our Group Products Technician will include:

• Technical support.
• Machine/Bar Loader commissioning.
• Turnkey set ups.
• Delivering training courses.
• Machine servicing support.

What we re looking for in our Group Products Technician:

• CNC Programming on lathes.
• CNC Setting on lathes.
• Wickman/Multispindle lathe setting desirable- but not essential
• Knowledge of metal cutting processes and tooling solutions
• Must interact well within a team as well as be self-sufficient.
• Should be familiar with Microsoft Office.- a basic knowledge of CAD/CAM would be useful
• Good communication skills

Motivations

• Learning new products and machinery
• Willingness to work and support in all areas of the business as and when needed
• Willingness to travel to learn new skills and support our customers

In return, as our Group Products Technician, you will receive:

• Salary GBP40,000 - GBP50,000 (+ weekend overtime when necessary), dependent on experience.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Overalls and Uniform provided.
• Cycle to work Scheme.

If you re looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Group Products Technician. We look forward to hearing from you!