Manufacturing Technician
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Location: 10 Furness Business Park, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PE
Job Type: Contract (6 months initial, with potential extension based on performance)
About the Role
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support production activities within a technical manufacturing environment. This role involves performing a range of technical duties across electronic, mechanical, or systems-based functions, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical tasks across functional work groups and production projects
- Execute testing, measurements, and process control activities
- Apply appropriate test techniques and procedures for production and project work
- Interpret and work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality documents, and bills of materials
- Maintain and support production tools and equipment
- Troubleshoot and diagnose product, process, or program defects and carry out repairs
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
- Identify components and perform wire preparation, stripping, crimping, and harness assembly/repair
- Operate manual tools and support automated machine operations where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using manufacturing system principles
Skills and Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Hands-on experience in one or more areas:
- Electronics
- Mechanical assembly
- Systems or production testing
- Ability to read technical drawings and identify components
- Experience with wiring, harness assembly, and termination
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with production workflows and quality standards
Exposure / Work Environment
- Manufacturing or Technology xwzovoh Centres
- Production assembly and testing
- Technical investigation and troubleshooting
- Process-driven production environments
Working Hours and Rates
Standard Hours (ST):
- Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 15:45
- Friday: 07:00 – 11:30
Overtime (OT):
- Paid at 1.5x (time and a half) for hours beyond standard working time (excluding Sundays)
Double Time (DT):
- Sundays and Public Holidays paid at 2x
Backshift:
- 15:45 – 00:45
- 20% uplift on standard rate
- Overtime paid at 1.5x
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