Trainee Production Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Woking; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Woking is seeking a Trainee Production Engineer to support technical activities and contribute to new product introduction. The ideal candidate should have strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a collaborative environment. The role offers a salary of £35,000 per annum with potential for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Proactive and mechanically minded individual.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience with mills and lathes is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support technical activities across production and warehouse operations.
• Assist in developing assembly and test procedures for new products.
• Contribute to improving existing production processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on assembly skills

Understanding of production engineering principles

Ability to read technical drawings

Familiarity with lean practices

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Job description

Trainee Production Engineer

Location: Woking
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Salary: £35,000 per annum

We are seeking a hands-on and well-organised Trainee Production Engineer with a strong interest in mechanical assembly and production engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow into a technical role, contributing to new product introduction and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Production Engineer:

• Support technical activities across production and warehouse operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing assembly and test procedures for new products.
• Contribute to improving existing production processes, including designing jigs and fixtures.
• Help mentor and train assembly operators to maintain quality standards.
• Participate in setting up and running production lines to enhance efficiency.
• Engage in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required for the Trainee Production Engineer:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on assembly skills.
• Understanding of production engineering principles and collaboration with design teams.
• Ability to read technical drawings (BS8888 standard preferred).
• Familiarity with lean practices and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Experience with mills and lathes is desirable but not essential.

If you’re a proactive and mechanically minded individual looking to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your development is supported, and your contributions will make a real impact from day one.

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