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Manufacturing Technician

Azenta Life Sciences

Irlam

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Technician to join their team in Irlam. This role involves assembling advanced Sample Stores and BioStores, engaging in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical assembly skills, the ability to interpret engineering documents, and familiarity with health and safety protocols. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a healthcare plan and a global bonus scheme. If you're passionate about manufacturing and want to contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

24 working days paid holiday

8 public holidays

Company Pension contribution

Global Bonus Scheme

Bupa Healthcare plan

Share purchase options

HNC or equivalent education and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Experience in mechanical assembly and working in a controlled manufacturing environment.

Engage in assembly of Sample Stores and BioStores, performing testing and troubleshooting.
Provide guidance to team members and lead activities within a team.

Mechanical assembly

Ability to read engineering drawings

Microsoft Office Suite

Health & Safety management

MRP systems

ISO 9001 Quality Assurance

Understanding of electrical systems

HNC or further education to City and Guilds level

Recognised apprenticeship

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Technician
Based: Irlam, Manchester
Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

The Manufacturing Technician will be engaged in the assembly of Azenta's Sample Stores, BioStores and related sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities:

Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing work, rework and testing and troubleshooting, related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final system assemblies.
Customer site installations focusing on the mechanical assembly of the system.
Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
Assist in developing methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and/or diagrams to control or modify the manufacturing process.
Performing Continuous Improvement activities to improve productivity.
May prepare technical reports summarising findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
May provide guidance to other non-exempt personnel, and may lead or supervise activities within a team lead function.
Take on ad-hoc functions required by the team.

Technical Skills and Experience:

HNC or further education study to City and Guilds level or served a recognised apprenticeship.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
Mechanical assembly of basic mechanical sub-assemblies.
Familiar with Microsoft PC based software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc).
Working within a Health & Safety management system.
Working within an MRP controlled manufacturing environment.
Working within an ISO 9001 Quality Assurance system.
Understanding of electrical systems and wiring diagrams, advantageous.

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