Mechanical Technician

Baker Hughes Inc.; North Weston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benef

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembly Technician for our workshop in the United Kingdom. You will build and test valves, interpret drawings, and use hand tools to assemble and inspect components.

The role requires safety, quality focus and the ability to work in a team within a rotational shift pattern. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering or related qualification, experience in manufacturing or maintenance, and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, workshop, production, maintenance or assembly environments.
• Experience supporting testing, inspection or commissioning activities is preferred.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems and mechanical assembly processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and test valves and associated products to required specifications.
• Perform flushing, pressure testing, and inspection activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment and assembly tools safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues following company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and additional workshop activities as required.
• In this role you will work on a rotational shift pattern and support manufacturing and testing operations.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Measuring equipment

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Qualified in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Maintenance or related discipline

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

• Build and test valves and associated products to required specifications.
• Perform flushing, pressure testing, and inspection activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly tools safely and effectively.
• Identify and report quality issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and additional workshop activities as required.

  Have experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, or a related engineering environment.

• Have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Have experience working with hydraulic systems, mechanical equipment, or industrial products.
• Have experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and standard workshop practices.
• Have a strong commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Have the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Have a willingness to learn and develop new technical skills., To be successful in this role you will:
• Have a recognized qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Have experience working in a manufacturing, workshop, production, maintenance, or assembly environment.
• Have experience supporting testing, inspection, or commissioning activities (preferred).
• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assembly processes (preferred).

Work in a way that works for you

Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company delivering innovative solutions to customers around the world. Our Manufacturing team plays a key role in building, assembling, and testing products that help our customers operate safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time, workshop-based role involving mechanical assembly, testing, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products.

• In this role, you will be working on a rotational shift pattern and will be expected to support manufacturing and testing operations in line with business requirements.

Working with us

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are empowered to bring their ideas, develop their careers, and make an impact in an inclusive and collaborative environment where safety and quality come first.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Our benefits include:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits