Production Technician

JGR Recruitment & Training Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment in Bridgend is seeking a Production Technician for a successful SME manufacturer. You will manufacture electrical and mechanical assemblies according to build documents, wiring schedules, and electrical schematics, ensuring quality checks are completed.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of similar experience and a minimum BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in electrical/electronic discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Educated to a minimum BTEC Level 3 or equivalent A level in electrical/electronic.
• Hands-on experience of mechanical assembly is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture electrical and mechanical assemblies per build documents (drawings, wiring schedules, schematics).
• Complete quality checks and related paperwork for builds.
• Perform top level assembly by incorporating sub-assemblies.
• Report issues to production management for corrective action with engineering.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in the production area.
• Commission and test products to predefined plans.
• Provide feedback during New Product Development validation phase.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Repetitive tasks

Independent working

Education

BTEC Level 3 / A-level (electrical/electronic)

Job description

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for a Production Technician for a successful SME manufacturer in Bridgend:-

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manufacture of electrical and mechanical assemblies in accordance with build documents, these take the form of mechanical assembly drawings, wiring schedules, electrical schematics, and Microsoft Excel & Word documents.
• Complete all relevant quality checks and paperwork relating to the above builds.
• Complete top level build of products by incorporating previously built sub-assemblies.
• Report any issues back to production management in good time and a concise manner so that corrective and preventive actions may be discussed with engineering.
• All non-conforming parts must follow the RTV/NCR process
• Be responsible for 5S & housekeeping of the production area ensuring standards are maintained.
• Commission and test all products to pre-defined plans.
• During the validation phase of new product development provide feedback on documentation and the ease of build.

Education / Qualifications and Experience:

The job holder will need to gain a thorough understanding of our SOPs and build up experience of a range of products which will require efficient time management and organisation skills to ensure relevant documentation is completed while meeting quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within a similar role and be educated to a minimum BTEC level 3 or equivalent A level in an electrical / electronic discipline. Hands on experience of mechanical assembly processes would be an advantage.

Job Specific Skills / Personal Qualities

• Excellent hand and eye coordination.
• Capability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and for long durations.
• Strong level of attention to detail that helps maintain accuracy and error detection.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively both within a team and independently.