Manufacturing Technician

Waters; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Technician in Birmingham, where you will play a crucial role in producing high-quality components. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence, ensuring compliance with specifications and utilizing advanced CNC technology. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about engineering and looking to grow their careers in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Healthcare package

Flexible work approach

Family-oriented culture

Competitive shift pay rate

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with HND or HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operating CNC machines and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and certify components to specifications.
• Set and operate equipment for manufacturing defined products.

Skills

CNC machining

lean manufacturing

metrology equipment

engineering drawing interpretation

statistical process control

Education

Apprentice trained

HND in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

SAP

optical and tactile CMM equipment

Job description

Overview

Waters Birmingham are hiring! Manufacturing Technician, nights.

Manufacturing of fully conforming components and assemblies to a prescribed, efficient and timely manufacturing method. Optimise detailed production methods, tooling, fixtures and programmes in conjunction with the Manufacturing Engineer.

Support the Supervisors in achieving all departmental and individual objectives and KPI’s.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, inspect and certify components to defined specification
• Set and operate equipment used in the manufacture of the Company’s defined products
• Control, update, back up and maintain issue of CNC programmes
• Monitor tool life and aid in the developing of process control by utilising pre-control & statistical process control techniques.
• To ensure accurate booking to production orders within SAP.
• In conjunction with the team leader/supervisors adopt lean manufacturing and continuous improvement opportunities to optimise productivity.
• Compliance to good housekeeping methods and adherence to 5s to support a methodical and efficient work area

Qualifications

Education:

Apprentice trained, HND, HNC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent proven experience.

Experience:

• Operating appropriate CNC machines with the ability to finesse the cutting process.
• Working in a lean manufacturing production facility.
• Programming CNC machines.
• Competent in the use of computerised mechanical shop floor metrology equipment.

Competencies:

• Highly numerate team player with the ability to work to high standards and exacting targets
• Ability to manufacture and inspect to engineering drawings with a detailed knowledge of G,D &T
• Operation of optical and tactile CMM equipment advantageous
• Capable of multi-tasking and with high levels of attention to detail for both manufacture and documentation
• Project a flexible, proactive approach, coupled with the willingness to ensure outputs are achieved – working overtime as required.

We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.

Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Waters Solihull:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team on a fulltime, permanent basis at our brand new state of the art machining facility working a night shift (Monday - Thursday 21.00 - 06.45) shift with competitive basic salary plus a great shift pay rate.

Waters is a global company providing excellent employee benefits, including company pension scheme and a healthcare package. The Longbridge site is an agile and fast-growing team. We are able to offer you a flexible approach to work and a family-oriented culture.

The Longbridge site is home to our experienced precision-engineering team. We are passionate about making quality products to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. We give our employees the time and resources to develop and learn new skills and techniques. We value team communication and collaboration.