The Turbo Technician will be responsible for;
- Strip and assess turbochargers of various sizes / Turbo diagnostics
- Complete reports on the condition of turbochargers·
- Fully process and clean components
- Carry out basic machining to parts (additional training will be given)
- Turbo Repair and rebuild
- Flow Testing - G3-Min-Flow (Power)
- Stock control
- Implementing build processes for new and existing hybrid turbos.
- Sourcing components from new and existing suppliers
- Managing own workflow
- Quality Control
- Lean manufacturing
Progression within the role is possible, dedication and expansion, can lead to further members of staff joining the team and progression to a managerial role.
Role Benefits Salary (Depending on Experience) ~£34,000 - £40,000 inc Bonus Scheme
Target Hours - 42.5 hours Company equipment provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Check Daily Task List - Ensure task list's are checked daily and regular to maintain direction and consistency whilst minimising priority errors and maximising productivity. Ensure all completed jobs are ticked off and cleared regularly and daily once complete.
- Wide range of duties include - Research and Development work turbochargers for company owned development vehicles. Track Car and Drag Car.
- Liaise with the Workshop Service Manager - For priority on any workshop jobs requiring turbocharger builds or repairs.
- Liaise with the Fabrication Unit and Lead Fabricator - To schedule and compressore housing welding or fabrication required.
- Liaise with the Lead Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer - To work with the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer when testing any new turbocharger hybrids. Fitting any form of performance enhancing hardware that will require a software upgrade to operate to their full potential. All levels of hardware upgrades need to be disclosed, feedback to the Powertrain Calibration and Development Engineer and support given if any form of insight can be shared to produce the best possible outcome for the customer. To develop itinerary and products. Feedback on current software packages with the aim to develop new lines currently being tested.
- Liaise with the Dispatch manager - To ensure order fulfilment is met on a daily basis and stock levels are maintained. This will require the input of components to the stock system and implementation of build processes. Understanding of Linnworks order management and our in house CRM system will be essential, training provided.
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
- Good timekeeping
- General good up keep in appearance and cleanliness.
- Ability to work with an Apprentice
- Good communication skills working in a team
- Creative thinking and problem solving
- Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting
- Organisational effectiveness and leadership
Experience
- Stock control
- The role will involve diagnostics and fitment of non-standard parts
- Basic tools are required, specialist tools provided
- Formal qualifications are less important than skill, experience and enthusiasm
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions will apply. Mainly indoors but can often be outdoors between departments. Special working conditions may include one late evening per week and Saturday work, working with challenging clients.
