Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mars; Kingston Bagpuize; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join its specialist team in the UK. You will read engineering drawings and assemble complex instrumentation, using welding, soldering and machining where needed.

The role involves cryogen handling, vacuum testing and leak checks, with opportunities to optimize tooling and assembly efficiency. This is a standard day shift on site.

Qualifications

• This role requires reading engineering drawings and building instruments.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, welding and soldering is essential.
• Knowledge of cryogen handling, vacuum testing and leak checks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welding and soldering of parts to assembly drawings.
• Assemble products in line with engineering drawings.
• Leak testing of systems using helium.
• Occasional use of manual lathe and milling machines.
• Identify tooling and equipment needs to improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Cryogen handling

Vacuum testing

Soldering (hard & soft)

Welding

Machining

Wiring

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or qualification

Job description

Typical duties for the Mechanical Assembly Technician:

• Welding, hard and soft soldering of parts.
• Assembly of products in line with engineering drawings.
• Leak testing of systems with helium.
• Occasional use of manual lathe and mill.
• Identifying tooling and equipment requirements to improve efficiency within assemblyA leading specialist manufacturer of superconducting scientific instrumentation is looking to hire an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their small specialist team. This Mechanical Assembly Technician role would suit someone who has exceptional mechanical based skills and experience, being able to read engineering drawings, using your ranging mechanical skill set, you will weld, fabricate and solder parts to build their highly complex instrumentation., Our client is looking for a Mechanical Assembly Technician who ideally has completed a mechanical apprenticeship or holds a mechanical qualification. You will have worked within a mechanical assembly environment, ideally instrumentation and possess some of the following skills:
• Mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Cryogen handling.
• Vacuum and leak testing.
• Soldering (hard and soft).
• Welding.
• Machining.
• Wiring.

This is a standard day shift role, working 8am-8:30pm Mon-Thurs and 8am-1pm on Friday.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.