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Junior Manufacturing Technician

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5 days ago
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Junior Manufacturing Technician

Abingdon

£25-30k

Selexa Group are partnered with a leading instrumentation & technology sector, upon which the foundations of many high industries are underpinned, from AI through to comms, where advances have been made through innovative semiconductor processes.

We are currently expanding and growing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and production facility, where we are looking for a Junior Manufacturing Tech to join the Operations function.

As a Junior Technician, you will undergo extensive engineering, production and product specific training to ensure production meet internal and external requirements for performance and reliability. You will be responsible for supporting the build of a range of assemblies required to build and test complex instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build and test assemblies and assemble tools to standard utilising build and test documents

  • Assembly of cable subassemblies to IPC standards

  • Ability to solder competently

  • Identify and diagnose manufacturing issues

  • Assist manufacturing team in maintaining and improving processes and manufacturing quality

  • Understanding and working to BOMs

    Qualifications & Skillset:

  • Relevant foundation level qualification ideally within electromechanical engineering and assembly

  • Previous experience in assembly environment

  • Experience of working with complex systems and tooling

  • Excellent communication skills

    This is an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Manufacturing Technician to venture into a commercial environment, where you will work with some of the sharpest minds in Engineering, high-complexity products and excellent manufacturing exposure

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