Bonding Technician - Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
An opportunity to join an exciting organisation as a Bonding Technician.
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the installation of composite components into a vehicle chassis to the required quality standards and project timescales.
You will need to work well within a small production cell with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with the other business functions, especially the Engineering and Quality team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Install interior vehicle composite components using bonding methods to the required level of quality within the required project timescales.
* Maintain the production work area to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
* Fabricate shop aids, required tooling, test specimens, and developmental parts where required.
* Maintain production logs and document all work for traceability and auditing.
* Participate in the training programme, undergo further training as required, and participate in schemes to ensure ongoing competence.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
* Dexterity and attention to detail in manipulating composite panels and build fixtures.
* Ability to read and understand technical drawings, documentation, work orders, quality specifications, and process guidelines.
* Strong team working skills and ethos.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to work precisely and accurately to manufacturing schedules.
* Previous experience within a manual manufacturing environment.
* Aptitude for following safety protocols.
* Ability to use cutting, trimming, sanding, drilling, and finishing tools.
* Capability to actively participate in continuous process improvement.
* Capacity to maintain a clean, safe work environment and procedures.
* Experience with armoured vehicles is preferable but not essential.
* German language skills are desirable but not essential.
* You should be a good team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and develop your skills, and the ability to use initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
* Previous experience with bonding applications is desirable.
Full training for this role will be provided, including a 3-week secondment to Munich, Germany for technical training. We will consider candidates who have worked within wet work type environments, such as paint shops, adhesive production lines, composite manufacturing, or bespoke uses of silicone.
The hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday, with a half day on Friday.
A competitive remuneration package is offered, with salary negotiable and dependent on experience.
If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.
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