Kurt J Lesker Company

EMEIA PED Mechanical Assembly Technician

Test - St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom - Full Time

EMEIA PED Mechanical Assembly Technician 
Temporary or permanent positions available. 

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical assembly technician to join our Process Equipment Division. This person is responsible for the assembly of standard and custom products, sub-assemblies and coating systems.  Assembles or modifies mechanical assemblies from schematics or work instructions of a higher complexity.  Additional leadership roles and / or administrative responsibilities maybe included. If you thrive in a precision-driven environment and have a strong eye for detail, we want to hear from you.

Key Job Elements:
  • Assembly and testing of higher level mechanical assemblies
  • Mounting of mechanical sub-assemblies
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and / or electrical assemblies
  • Ability to perform helium leak detection
  • May include leadership roles to assist Manager in quality control, scheduling and daily activities
  • May include some customer interaction and on-site service work
  • Training of other technicians on proper methods and techniques regarding assembly tasks
  • Ability to safely use standard tools and portable power equipment
  • May include some basic manual machining capabilities
  • Perform work in a logical, orderly and skillful manner while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship
  • Clean and maintain work area
  • Typical working hours:  Weekdays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM may include required overtime
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Required
  • GCSE’s or equivalent
  • 5 – 10 years related experience
  • Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist and lift up to and including 14KG unassisted.  Assistance must be used for any items over this weight.  Assistance is always required for anything weighing over 27Kg.

Preferred
  • Vocational training
  • Supervisor experience
  • Basic understanding of vacuum technology

Standards of performance:
  • Efficiency of work habits and department
  • Time to complete tasks
  • Quality (appearance, completeness and accurateness) of work
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and works within KJLC's Quality Management System, including the Quality Policy and Quality Objectives
  • Conducts themselves in line with our Mission, Vision, and SPIRIT Values

Working Environment:
  • Environmentally controlled assembly floor and clean room
  • Modern office environment
  • Occasional tasks within the KJLC machine shop
  • Personal protective equipment as required

Equipment:
  • Standard mechanical hand tools
  • Portable drills, heat guns, multi-meters, amp meters and soldering stations
  • Possible manual shop machinery, such as a drill press, shear, band saw, horizontal mill and lathe.
  • PC and standard manufacturing and administrative programs
  • Other equipment supplied as required
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Matched pension up to 5%
  • Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
  • Income protection insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave


Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company
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