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Assembly Technician, Consumables

Milton, Cambridgeshire
21 hours ago
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Location: Cambridge (CB4)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday, (flexible start time / lunch break)
Salary: £27500 - £30500
Job Reference: 35777

We're looking for an experienced Assembly Technician to manufacture consumables products for our Cambridge based client's scientific instruments.

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical assembly of consumables to agreed quality standards ensuring all work is documented
  • Inspection of products from start to finish
  • Inventory management - maintaining records of stock movements, low stock and assisting with stock takes
  • Documentation of build issues and maintenance of build records
  • Maintenance of stock records and assisting with stock management
  • Packing of products ready for distribution

    Requirements:
  • Previous experience in an assembly / manufacturing environment building precision equipment
  • Minimum GCSE level education, including Maths and English
  • IT literate, proficient in MS Word and Excel
  • Knowledge of inspection equipment and use of microscopes
  • Able to use own initiative and confidently work under minimum supervision
  • Good communication skills and able to engage with various teams
  • Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to help influence improvements
  • Experience with ERP systems within manufacturing and distribution
  • Previous experience in the lab / scientific instrument / medical devices industry advantageous
  • QC background useful
  • Able to adapt to changing requirements and work flexibly within the team

    Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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