Instrument Technician

My Client in Lewes is currently in need of a Instrument Technician



You will be working with a highly skilled and motivated team that is keen on developing best practice assembly and test techniques.



Essential Duties:



* This job involves working at a bench as part of a small team to assemble high quality vacuum instruments from kits of parts.



* Responsible for all aspects of the instrument build including final inspection and testing upon completion.



* The repair of product and occasionally the installation of customer owned instruments both in-house and at customers’ sites.



* The testing and calibration of the finished product.



* Occasional travel may be requested once relevant product knowledge and experience has been gained.



* Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by Management



Education:



A good general level of education evidenced by O-level/ good GCSE passes or equivalent in English, Maths and one Science subject.



* Either at least significant demonstrable experience in a relevant occupation, or HNC/HND in a mechanical or electrical subject with relevant working experience.



Required Experience:



* The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have:



* A sound electro-mechanical Assembly and Test background in a relevant industry



* Experience gained within an electro-mechanical system build manufacturing business



* Good levels of fault-finding ability using circuit diagrams



* Electrical and electronic test experience



* Hands-on mechanical assembly of machined precision engineered parts.



Required Skills:



* Manual dexterity combined with ability to use hand and power tools.



* Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.



* Ability to fit and shape metal components, including the construction of small-bore piping and the filing, drilling and grinding of metal parts.



* Ability to follow circuit diagrams to build instrument point-to-point wiring looms from single cables, to form looms and ty-wrap.



Job Type: Full-time



Salary: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year



Benefits:



* Bereavement leave



* Company pension



* Cycle to work scheme



* Life insurance



* On-site parking



* Referral programme



* Sick pay



Schedule:



* Monday to Friday



If you are interested in this role Please Apply With an up to date CV