WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? Permanent role from day one Washington, Tyne & Wear location Salary is circa £32K – rising to £36K upon successful training (approx. 18 months) Working hours Monday to Thursday 07:30am-4pm & Friday 07:30am-12:30pm 28 days holiday including statutory Up to 10% pension (double of employee contributions 5% employee and 10% employer) Overtime paid at single rate Onsite gym and games room Seeking candidates who are dexterous and are experienced working with small components    THE BUSINESS    We are seeking a full-time Production Assembly Technician to join a manufacturing business based in Washington, Tyne and Wear. Our client is a circa £3M turnover business and they design & manufacture precision components used within various industries including Nuclear, Aerospace and Renewables sectors. 60% of the client’s market is based in the US with 20% being within Europe and the remaining 20% across Asian markets.    As a Production Assembly Technician, you will work within an Assembly Operation, be dexterous to work with small devices, be able to solder, assemble, deliver lab testing duties, calibrations and deliver basic equipment maintenance. We are seeking bright & talented individuals who can question, problem solve and have a strong eye for detail. You will also be able to read engineering drawings. THE ROLE    This is a full-time position to join the Washington, Tyne & Wear facility.  Reporting to the Production Team Leader and Operations Director the role is to manufacture, assemble, and pack products in accordance with approved processes, process methods and quality standards and customer requirements in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring high quality in a cost-effective manner.     Additionally, to provide support to the Technical Department on calibrations, research and development testing, and carrying out investigations on failed and returned units. Manufacture cables and probe assemblies to customer requirements and product specification using appropriate machinery/equipment/hand tools Prepare and pack product for despatch and record the process and/or enter into ERP system Inspection of own work during and on completion Laboratory testing as required in the manufacturing process Carry out calibrations of new and returned equipment Perform investigation into failed product Research and development testing for any product line as instructed by the responsible engineer Produce comprehensive and detailed reports for all work completed Routine basic equipment maintenance Accurately complete production, quality, H&S and maintenance documentation General housekeeping duties Assist the Technical and Operations departments with any other activities to meet changing business requirements       THE PERSON (G)CSE or equivalent qualification in English Language and Mathematics Demonstrable experience of using initiative and working to deadlines Ability to work well as part of a team and/or individually Computer literate in MS Office package Ability to perform basic manufacturing and engineering activities Ability to solder, use of hand tools  Ability to use and interpret results from electrical test equipment Understand and interpret engineering drawings At least 2 years’ experience working within a manufacturing environment A positive attitude and is willing to learn more skills on the job Confidence on the job and is happy to take on more responsibility if necessary Self-motivated Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure Ability to multi-task Attention to detail    Preferred: Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary role Fork Lift Truck licence Understanding of lean manufacturing operations and/or 5S Laser welding experience Knowledge of ERP systems    TO APPLY Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group