Modelshop Technician

Matchtech; Marlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Modelshop Technician to join their team in Marlow. The successful candidate will develop products from concept to production readiness, handling electrical and mechanical assembly. The ideal applicant will have experience in engineering, strong communication skills, and be proficient in handling various machines. A background in apprenticeships or machining is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in general engineering.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Good timekeeping and housekeeping skills.
• Capability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability to changes in priorities.
• Openness to learning and instruction.
• Experience in engineering, particularly with electrical assembly.
• Experience in a prototype environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience using computers.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring, fitting, and mechanical assembly using technical drawings.
• Performing general machining work using mills, drills, and lathes.
• Supporting Mechanical Engineering in the development and maintenance of working instructions.
• Maintaining 5S housekeeping and controlling Foreign Object Debris principles.
• Providing feedback and submitting amendments from the build to engineering.

Skills

Electrical Mechanical Apprenticeship or general machining background

Experience in general engineering

Good communication skills

Proficiency in soldering and electrical techniques

Experience with milling, drilling, and turning machines

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading company within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Modelshop Technician to join their team in Marlow on a contract basis. This role involves developing new products from initial concept to production readiness, working closely with the Engineering Departments.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring, fitting and mechanical assembly using technical drawings/sketches, verbal and/or working instructions
• Performing general machining work using mills, drills and lathes, following safety, health, and environmental principles
• Supporting Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the development and maintenance of working instructions
• Maintaining 5S housekeeping and controlling Foreign Object Debris (FOD) principles within the department
• Providing feedback, recording, and submitting amendments and deviations from the build to engineering
• Answering queries from the Supervisor or other Departments as required

Requirements

• Experience in general engineering
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents
• Good timekeeping and housekeeping skills
• Capability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for all business levels
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Adaptability to changes in priorities and willingness to resolve queries
• Openness to learning and instruction
• Experience in engineering, particularly with electrical and mechanical assembly
• Electrical Mechanical Apprenticeship or general machining background (advantageous)
• Experience in a prototype environment, working to close tolerances with attention to detail
• Proficiency in soldering and other electrical techniques
• Experience with milling, drilling, and turning machines, as well as hand tools
• Understanding technical drawings and concept ideas
• Experience using computers