Manufacturing Technician

Orion Electrotech; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Woking is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to take technical ownership of products and processes. The role involves leading technical activities, developing and implementing procedures, and mentoring operators. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical assembly skills, a solid understanding of production engineering, and experience with lean practices. Apply now to join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical assembly skills.
• Strong understanding of production engineering and collaboration with design teams.
• Experience developing SOPs and setting up production cells.
• Ability to read technical drawings to BS8888 standards.
• Familiarity with lean practices and coaching others in assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities across production and warehouse operations.
• Develop and implement assembly and test procedures for new products.
• Improve existing production processes, including designing jigs and fixtures.
• Mentor and train assembly operators to uphold quality standards.
• Set up and run production lines, driving efficiency and consistency.
• Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical assembly skills

Production engineering knowledge

SOP development

Technical drawing reading

Lean practices familiarity

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Location: Woking
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary: £35,000 per annum

We are seeking a hands-on and well-organised Manufacturing Technician with strong mechanical assembly experience to join a dynamic and collaborative production team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take technical ownership of products and processes, contributing to both new product introduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities across production and warehouse operations.
• Develop and implement assembly and test procedures for new products.
• Improve existing production processes, including designing jigs and fixtures.
• Mentor and train assembly operators to uphold quality standards.
• Set up and run production lines, driving efficiency and consistency.
• Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical assembly skills.
• Strong understanding of production engineering and collaboration with design teams.
• Experience developing SOPs and setting up production cells.
• Ability to read technical drawings to BS8888 standards.
• Familiarity with lean practices and coaching others in assembly techniques.
• Mill and lathe operation experience is desirable but not essential.

If you’re a proactive and mechanically minded technician looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking team where your skills will be valued, and your contributions will make a real impact from day one.

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