Manufacturing Support Technician

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Engineering company in Wokingham is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician for a full-time, permanent position. The role involves operating various machines and supporting manufacturing processes. Candidates should be adaptable, willing to learn, and possess strong problem-solving skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Group Life Insurance

Private Healthcare

Income Protection Cover

Free Uniform

Free Parking

Close to Train Station

Qualifications

• Exposure to machining (Manual or CNC) preferred.
• Open to training for first role in industry.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual machines; mills, lathes, grinding machines.
• Troubleshoot and report machinery problems.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Education

Engineering College Course

Tools

CNC Machinery

Manual Machines

EDM Machine

Edge Hone Machine

Job description

My client, a leading Engineering company based in Wokingham are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Support Technician on a full time, permanent basis.

The Support Technician position is responsible for carrying out support functions such as machining, coating, blank modification, pre-op, finished parts, honing.

Ideally, candidates will have some exposure to machining (Manual or CNC) and be open to training provided by the company. Alternatively, you may have completed an Engineering college course and looking for your first role within industry.

Responsibilities:

• Set and operate manual machines; mills. lathes grinding machines in time operate CNC machinery.
• Carry out wheel dressing, measuring and balancing.
• Set and operate EDM machine.
• Set and operate edge hone machine.
• Support functions such as finished parts, palleting up & regrind booking in and Hardcoating
• Booking in, incoming work and materials.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed.
• Troubleshooting & reporting machinery problems.

Skills / Qualities:

• An understanding of engineering drawings.
• An understanding of the maintenance and manufacturing environment.
• A positive and solution-driven approach effectively resolves problems.
• Ability to operate independently using own initiative as well as collaboratively in a positive team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a friendly and professional manner and attitude.
• Flexible and adapts to meet the challenges of the business. Willingly takes on tasks as required.
• Self-motivated and confident, with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
• Takes full ownership of tasks - a diligence and commitment to completing tasks accurately with attention to detail.
• Team worker - willing to support others within the team and staff across the organisation to achieve team and organisational goals.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg as required on occasions.

Benefits package including:

• contributory Pension
• Group Life Insurance (non-contributory)
• Private Healthcare (after a qualifying period)
• Income protection cover
• Free uniform
• Free parking
• close to train station

Hours of work are 08 00 Monday to Friday covering 37.5 hours per week.

A starting salary of GBP25,064 per annum (GBP12.85 per hour) is on offer for the successful candidate. In return, my client can offer excellent training and career progression.

Please send your CV for immediate consideration and interview.

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