Laboratory Technician / Die Maker

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Life insurance

Sick pay

Overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd seeks a Laboratory Technician / Die Maker in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. You will perform mechanical testing, inspect products, and record results while working on a 3‑shift rotation (Days, Afternoons & Nights).

The role requires reading engineering drawings, using micrometers and microscopes, and maintaining accurate records. An interest in wire drawing or similar processes is advantageous, and a strong quality focus is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, engineering or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of wire drawing or similar manufacturing processes advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical testing, including tensile, hardness, bend and surface roughness testing.
• Inspect and test manufactured products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Record test results and communicate findings with production teams.
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, microscopes and optical systems.
• Manufacture, inspect and refurbish wire drawing dies to specifications.
• Operate die grinding, polishing and ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Identify defects, wear and potential quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Tools

Micrometers

Microscopes

Optical measuring systems

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician / Die Maker

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £32,191 per annum + Bonus

Shifts: Monday to Friday – Days, Afternoons & Nights (3 Shift Rotation)

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out mechanical testing, including tensile, hardness, bend and surface roughness testing.
• Inspecting and testing manufactured products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Recording test results and communicating findings with production teams.
• Using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, microscopes and optical measuring systems.
• Manufacturing, inspecting and refurbishing wire drawing dies to required specifications.
• Operating die grinding, polishing and ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Identifying defects, wear and potential quality issues.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.

The Person

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of wire drawing or similar manufacturing processes would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work a rotating 3-shift pattern.

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development opportunities