Microsection Laboratory Technician Night Shift

Brose Careers; Coventry; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Coventry is seeking a Microsection Technician to validate welded assemblies and report on weld quality. This role requires 3 years of Quality or Welding experience and skills in completing destructive tests and compiling quality reports. Ideal candidates will have a laboratory background, strong communication skills, and education including 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. Join us to contribute to making Coventry a better workplace.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Quality or Welding experience required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete destructive testing using Universal tensile test machines.
• Compile and distribute reports on weld quality.

Skills

Quality or Welding experience

Good communication skills

Understanding of Cut, Polish and Etch analysis

Multitasking

Education

4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including maths and English

Tools

Digital microscopes

Universal tensile test machines

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

We are seeking for aMicrosection Technicianwho will be responsibile for the validation of welded assemblies and reporting on the quality of welded produced from weld cells. You will support the Quality Lab in continually driving cost reductions through effeciency imporvements and effective use of time.

We believe in investing in our employees' growth and offer career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.This role that requires a wide range of skills to deliver and drive lean improvements through great engagement with our talented people.

Your tasks

• Complete destructive testing using Universal tensile test machines (50 / 100Kn)
• Perform all the processes involved in the macro-etch sectioning of submitted welds:- Marking out, Plasma cutting, Diamond saw cutting, Rotary polishing, Acid etching
• Dimensionally measure each sectioned weld to produce a comprehensive quality report, using digital microscopes, bespoke software and internal Excel spread sheets.
• Compile and distribute reports on weld quality and inform relevant personnel of results
• Reacts to NOK result as per Brose non-conforming procedure
• Comply with and champion, within the Laboratory, all company policies and procedures
• Undertake special projects/activities as required.
• Complies with all company policies, procedures and guidelines including Brose code of conduct, FIRST, IDEAS, health and safety, environment, quality, discipline, grievance and equal opportunities

Your Profile

• 3 years of Quality or Welding experience
• Laboratory experience preferred
• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above including maths and english
• Be able to multitask
• Good communications skills
• Understanding of; Cut, Polish and Etch analysis, UTM Testing and Analysis , Conformance to MSDS and safe handling of Chemicals

We are on a journey to make Brose Coventry "a better place to work". Underpinned by our FIRST principles of Family, Identification (Proud to work at Brose), Respect, Success & Team, which are fundamental qualities that we seek for all our employees and Leaders.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

If you believe you can successfully contribute to our business and would like to join us on our journey of making Brose Coventry a "better place to work", please click apply and complete the application process. We welcome the opportunity to review your application and welcome you to our team!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, and take on new tasks? Then we are looking forward to receive your application. If you have any questions, your HR contact person is happy to answer them.

Please be aware that the position availability is determined by the ability of a prospective candidate having the right to work in the UK.

Please apply directly via the Online application form.

Contact person:

Amrita Singh - [e-mail]