MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

As part of our continued support to our client, a major OEM in the defence sector, we are currently looking for a Materials & Process Technician. This is a contract role based at our client’s facility in Bolton, the hourly rate will be dependent on the level of experience, seniority, etc. The contract has been deemed inside IR35, initial duration is 10 months.

As this is a defence project, candidates will have or will be eligible for UK security clearance.

• Booking in, recording and monitoring of S103 (printed circuit boards and flexi-boards) incoming receipt inspection tasks.
• Performing visual inspection of incoming PCB’s to IPC and MBDA requirements.
• Performing micro-section checks of PCBs to IPC and MBDA requirements.
• Operating XRF analysis equipment.
• Reporting assessment results and maintaining records of checks undertaken.
• Maintaining the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality
• Maintaining a safe working environment

• Have experience of working in a laboratory environment assessing the quality of printed circuit boards/flexi boards.
• Be able to produce high quality analysis in a production environment
• Be able to work within, and contribute to a team environment
• Be familiar with engineering drawings and their interpretation.
• Ba able to recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them.
• Understand and work to Company Processes and Procedures.
• Have the ability to communicate both within the working group and at various levels of the organisation and supply chain.
• Demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.

• Two or more years’ experience of working in a manufacturing/laboratory environment

• Certification to IPC-600 for the acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards
• Formal training leading to a vocational qualification (ONC, City & Guilds, BTEC) in an engineering/science subject.
• Secondary level of education with a number of GCSE passes.

• Verbal and written communication skills
• IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, use of Access databases)
• Team work.