Valve Assembly Technician – Precision Build & Test

IMI; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc in Poole designs, builds and services highly engineered valve and fluid control products. This role has responsibility for assembling and testing products with varying complexity, including block and bleed solenoid systems and naval manifolds, all aligned to GA drawings.

You will measure and sub-assemble components, fault diagnose and record data, and assist in training. A relevant engineering qualification, strong GA design interpretation, and experience with pressure testing and valve

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering qualification is required (Apprenticeship, NVQ 2 or 3, HNC Eng or equivalent).
• Ability to read, interpret GA designs, procedures and technical requirements and validate data during build and test.
• Experience with pressure testing using air, fluid or gas media.
• Experience with valve designs and assemblies.
• Ability to read and validate technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under own initiative.
• Proficient in basic PC tasks including Word and Excel.
• Extensive experience in complex valve assembly to defined quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Build to GA drawing requirements.
• Perform fault diagnosis and rectify.
• Test in accordance with GA drawings, procedures and technical requirements.
• Finish products ready for inspection/packing including labelling, cleaning etc.
• Clean components and assemblies.
• Assist in training and knowledge transfer to new employees.
• Machine sub-assemblies to required specifications and quality.
• Use measuring equipment to check components to the required specifications and tolerances.
• Undertake soldering where required.
• Record accurate data using spread sheets and official documents when required.
• Ensure workplace area is clean and tidy at start and end of shift.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the post.

Skills

GA drawings interpretation

Fault diagnosis

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ 2-3 / HNC Eng or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

IMI plc in Poole designs, builds and services highly engineered valve and fluid control products. This role has responsibility for assembling and testing products with varying complexity, including block and bleed solenoid systems and naval manifolds, all aligned to GA drawings.

You will measure and sub-assemble components, fault diagnose and record data, and assist in training. A relevant engineering qualification, strong GA design interpretation, and experience with pressure testing and valve