Lead Mechanical Technician - Vacuum Systems & Lean Ops

Oxford Instruments; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Half-day Fridays

Share plan

Flexible benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is hiring a Lead Mechanical Technician to oversee the assembly build of high-tech vacuum systems. You will support the Team Leader and drive build cell capability to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding, and applying Lean manufacturing practices within a rotating shift pattern. A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required, with vacuum experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Detailed mechanical fitting within the vacuum industry.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to fault-find and implement corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capability of the build cell to maximise quality, cost and delivery by continuous improvement of system knowledge and skills.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedure documentation to support Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure that the requirements of the BOM and the customer specification are achieved, completing the ISO 9001, 18001 and 14001 procedures
• Ensure that work allocated to the build team is carried out efficiently, keeping the team leader informed of shortages or technical issues as they arise and what action is being taken to resolve issues that may jeopardise the build plan.
• Identify and resolve build problems by liaising with other departments (where necessary), using reference documents as required.
• In the absence of the team leader, plan the workload and maintain the efficiency of the build cell, where necessary referring people and facilities issues to the Production Manager.
• Set an example and ensure that the highest level of attendance, quality, Health and Safety, build cleanliness and 5S within the build areas.
• Interpret manufacturing systems in order to support the build process.
• Ensure that company rules and procedures are observed and liaise with the Team Leader on issues of non-compliance.
• Work on a rotating shift pattern in line with the rota notified to you by your Team Leader.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Fault-finding

Lean principles

Quality awareness

Education

Time served mechanical apprenticeship

ONC or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology is hiring a Lead Mechanical Technician to oversee the assembly build of high-tech vacuum systems. You will support the Team Leader and drive build cell capability to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding, and applying Lean manufacturing practices within a rotating shift pattern. A time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification is required, with vacuum experience preferred.