Manufacturing Technician

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Azenta UK, Ltd.

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity.

Manufacturing Technician

Based:
Irlam, Manchester (United Kingdom). Monday - Friday.

The Manufacturing Technician will be engaged in the assembly of Azenta’ Sample Stores, Bio Stores and related sub-assemblies. Candidates will require a general level of engineering with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

• Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing work, rework and testing and troubleshooting, related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final system assemblies.
• Customer site installations focusing on the mechanical assembly of the system.
• Uses sophisticated programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• Assist in developing methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings and/or diagrams to control or modify the manufacturing process.
• Performing Continuous Improvement activities to improve productivity.
• May prepare technical reports summarising findings and recommending solutions to technical problems.
• May provide guidance to other non-exempt personnel, and may lead or supervise activities within a team lead function.
• Take on ad-hoc functions required by the team.

• HNC/City and Guilds level or served a recognised apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Mechanical assembly of basic mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Familiar with Microsoft PC based software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc).
• Working within a Health & Safety management system.
• Working within an MRP controlled manufacturing environment.
• Working within an ISO 9001 Quality Assurance system.
• Understanding of electrical systems and wiring diagrams; advantageous.

• 24 working days paid holiday in each holiday year, plus 8 public holidays.
• Company Pension contribution.
• Global Bonus Scheme (VCP).
• Bupa Healthcare plan.
• Share purchase options.

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Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.