Production Technician - Transducer

Atlas Elektronik; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Winfrith Newburgh is seeking a Production Technician to support the manufacturing and testing of various products. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a production environment, knowledge of production techniques, and a strong ability to adapt to different tasks. This role offers opportunities to work within a dynamic team aimed at meeting production quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a multi-disciplined manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience with milling/machining is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and assembly procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and test various piezo-composite transducer products.
• Complete paperwork for material and product traceability.
• Support prototyping and first build activities.

Skills

Production technician experience

Knowledge of resins/polymers

Soldering/de-soldering skills

Lean manufacturing techniques

Ability to trace faults

Knowledge of ISO 9000

Tools

Hand tools for mechanical and electrical operations

Job description

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Production Technician - Transducer, Winfrith Newburgh

Location: Winfrith Newburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5c04260d653f

Job Views: 17

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A production technician who has worked in a multi-disciplined manufacturing/production environment for at least 3 years.
• Previous experience working with resins/polymers/polyurethanes to tight tolerances would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in milling/machining would be an advantage but not essential.
• A knowledge of production techniques including lean manufacturing techniques.
• A good practical experience of soldering/de-soldering preferably to IPC J-STD-001 and PCB assembly and rework would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Understands the principles and need for production control documentation and traceability.
• Able to trace faults in end product and identify production inefficiencies and suggest solutions.
• Possess a working knowledge of ISO 9000 requirements in a production environment.

Responsibilities include

Accountable to the Team Leader, the Operator will be responsible for a variety of production tasks within the sonar transducer section. He/she will be responsible for the manufacture and test of a variety of products and assist in the implementation of processes and tooling/test equipment to support reliable and cost-effective manufacturing. Responsibilities include:

• To assist in production and test of 1-3 piezo-composite transducer products utilizing a variety of production, laboratory, and workshop techniques and equipment
• Ability to interpret test results and act on those results.
• Understanding technical drawings, assembly procedures, and test specifications
• Communicating errors in documents or assemblies to the Production Engineers/Team Leaders
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools both for mechanical and electrical operations
• Adhere to control processes to achieve conforming product
• Support prototyping and first build activity and prepare products for transfer to production
• Complete paperwork in accordance with quality & contractual requirements ensuring materials & product traceability
• Communicate manufacturing failures and process improvement ideas to Team leader

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to work within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards in areas of activity
• Follow company procedures on ESD compliance
• Be aware and compliant with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements
• Appropriate training will be provided to perform various manufacturing operations.

Challenges

• Meeting challenging timescales, working as part of a team to reliably deliver a range of products to production quality, on time, and within budget with minimal wastage.
• The ability to adapt and work on different products as directed throughout the working day.
• Able to work overtime or shifts if required.

Behavioural requirements

• Good planning and organization
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Ability to analyze
• Good judgment
• Shows initiative
• Team player