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Production Technicians

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom (UK), Reaction Engines [RE-PT]

Field(s) of expertise
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Job type
Contract
Education
Bachelor
Deadline
Closed

About this job

Reaction Engines is looking for Production Technicians to join the team on a contract basis, working a shift pattern covering production hours of 6am – 10pm. The post holders will operate primarily in support of the manufacturing of advanced heat exchanger products, undertaking a range of technical tasks focussing on the preparation and completion of heat exchanger assemblies and acceptance testing. The role addresses the requirement for careful identification of component parts and a methodical and neat approach to the assembly and preparation, for processing, of a range of delicate and technically complex assemblies.

Responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

  • To demonstrate excellent custodianship of components and technical assemblies, some of which may belong to third party clients
  • To follow technical procedures and instructions ensuring accurate data capture to ensure full traceability
  • To provide timely communication to supervisory staff in respect of the progress of delegated tasks, technical issues likely to affect progress and identified possibilities for improvement
  • Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies to ensure an integrated contribution to Reaction Engines’ corporate objectives
  • Observe and comply with policies and procedures for Health and Safety at Work and observe and continually promote equal opportunities and customer care in compliance with organisational aims and objectives
  • Participate in learning and development activities that develop personal effectiveness and assist in improving performance in the role
  • Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in line with the level of responsibility of the post and in order to meet the changing needs of the organisation
  • To acquire relevant knowledge relating to their specific job role: assembly/ vacuum brazing/ EDM machining/ leak inspection and acceptance testing

Profile

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

Essential

  • Prior work in a manufacturing production environment, preferably in high value intricate assemblies
  • Good numerical skills
  • Good housekeeping skills, contributing to the maintenance of a clean and tidy working environment
  • Good interactional skills
  • An attention to fine detail
  • A willingness to work flexibly, setting a priority on meeting deadlines to avoid costly delays
  • Good manual dexterity and sound observational skills

Desirable

  • Vacuum brazing/ vacuum heat treatment experience
  • Wire EDM operator
  • Assembler
  • A degree/HND level qualification or equivalent in an engineering discipline is desirable but not required so long as the applicant demonstrate appropriate previous experience and attributes for the role

     

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