Job Application: Technician

Job description

XDS Oxford is currently seeking a Technician to join our existing team, assembling and testing products, sub-assemblies and components to agreed quality, time-scale and cost objectives.

Key responsibilities:

    • Assemble products, jigs and test equipment in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and quality procedures.
    • Test products in accordance with test specifications, records and quality procedures.
    • Machine or modify component parts and jigs, as required.
    • Prepare products for packing, packing sub assemblies and components, and preparing packing lists
    • Assist in the installation / commissioning of products at customer facilities, carry out service and repair site work.
    • Responsive and professional communications with customers (internal and external) and vendors
    • Maintain equipment, test equipment and tools in proper working condition.
    • Maintain high levels of housekeeping in both own and general working areas.
    • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures

Specific Skills:

  • Experience of manufacturing processes and mechanical assembly techniques and ability to apply this in the workplace.
  • Awareness of a variety of engineering materials, their properties and applications.
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, functional specifications, work instructions and other technical documentation.
  • Experience of working within an ISO9001 discipline.

Desirable Skills:

  • Accustomed to working with precision mechanisms.
  • Experience with UHV technology.
  • Structured, methodical and well organised approach.

Candidates should be able to maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing priorities and requirements and establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the business. 

If you have a background in mechanical assembly and a desire to deliver leading edge solutions, we would like to hear from you.