Operations Technician

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Cheltenham is seeking an Operations Technician to act as final inspector for repaired products, ensuring inspection, testing and documentation are complete and meet specifications before release. You will follow quality, health & safety procedures, perform final inspections against approved drawings and test specs, and maintain records.

This role supports continuous improvements and requires close collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic, mechanical or pneumatic manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Experience in final/quality inspection and reviewing test records.

Responsibilities

• Act as final inspector for repaired products ensuring inspection and documentation are complete.
• Ensure weekly production and service commitments are met with quality control.
• Carry out final inspection against drawings, test specs and criteria.
• Identify and escalate non-conformances; hold products until corrective actions are completed.
• Conduct incoming tests and strip surveys across electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
• Test and fault-find service units to board level using specs and diagrams.
• Repair/assemble products and perform soldering to IPC 600 J 001.
• Produce investigation reports and statements of work.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation and assist with training.

Skills

Electro-mechanical experience

Read drawings

Teamwork

Problem solving

Guidance to team

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Initiative

Computer literacy

Can-do attitude

Time management

Flexible hours

IPC standards

Final inspection experience

Aerospace experience

Lean manufacturing

Education

HNC or equivalent technical discipline

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Technician (76781)

Requisition ID76781-Posted10/29/2026

Eaton’s IS AER MSDdivision is currently seeking aOperations Technician.

What you’ll do:

The Operations Technician will act as a final inspector for repaired products, confirming that required inspection, testing and documentation are complete and that products meet applicable specifications and quality requirements before release, within the scope of assigned training and authorisation.

Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control.

Ensure that all products are repaired, tested, and shipped according to company procedure.

• To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out final inspection of repaired products against approved drawings, test specifications and inspection criteria, checking workmanship, identification, configuration and completion of required tests.
• Verify that inspection and test records, component traceability and applicable release documentation are accurate, complete and consistent with the product before release. Complete final-inspection records and sign-offs only within the scope of assigned authorisation.
• Identify, record and escape non-conformances found during final inspection. Ensure affected products are held from release until corrective actions and any required re-inspection or re-testing have been completed and accepted in accordance with company procedures.
• Carry out incoming test, inspection, and strip survey processes across a wide variety of electronic, mechanical and pneumatic products.
• Responsible for testing and fault-finding service units to board level using Test Specifications and diagrams.
• Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Assist with training and mentoring.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers.
• To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
• Providing regular updates to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate a level of innovation and recommendations within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
• Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
• Maintain a high-quality standard that our customer expects.
• Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
• Planning and organising daily tasks.

Qualifications:

• HNC or equivalent technical discipline.

Skills:

• Previous proven experience in an electronic, mechanical or pneumatic manufacturing environment working across a range of products.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to work on own and within a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
• High level of initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Can do attitude.Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to a high-quality standard.
• Flexible around working hours to help meet value streams targets.
• Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards.
• Previous experience of final inspection or quality inspection of electronic, mechanical or pneumatic products, including checking workmanship against approved criteria, reviewing test records and identifying non-conformances.
• Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process.All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.