At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct dimensional inspections and support quality assurance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business in Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, 25 days annual leave, and private medical care.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in quality control while developing your skills in metrology.
- Qualifications: Experience in metrology or precision engineering and good problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: 6 or 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
We are currently recruiting for two Metrology Technicians to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business based in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in metrology, dimensional inspection, quality or precision engineering to join a highly technical manufacturing environment.
The Role
As a Metrology Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out dimensional inspection activities to support development, validation, production and quality requirements. You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to ensure components are accurately inspected and measurement data is robust and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out dimensional inspections using OGP measurement systems and a range of manual inspection equipment.
- Create, maintain and optimise OGP inspection programmes.
- Inspect components against engineering drawings, specifications and dimensional tolerances.
- Identify, record and escalate non-conforming results.
- Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve measurement queries.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure inspection methods are consistent and repeatable.
- Support the development and improvement of inspection methods and processes.
- Manage multiple inspection requirements within a busy manufacturing environment.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience within metrology, inspection, quality assurance or precision engineering.
- Experience using OGP measurement systems would be highly desirable.
- Good practical experience using manual measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and gauges.
- The ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances.
- A methodical and detail-focused approach to inspection and problem-solving.
- The ability to work independently while following quality procedures and inspection standards.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer?
- 6 or 12-month fixed-term contract opportunities.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Flexible working hours around core hours.
- 25 days' annual leave, plus the opportunity to earn additional loyalty days.
- Company pension scheme.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Enhanced sickness pay.
- Group life insurance.
- Private medical care.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives and support.
- Opportunity to work within an established and innovative manufacturing environment.
Apply Today
If you have a background in metrology, dimensional inspection or precision engineering and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you. Call Scott or Adam on (phone number removed) for more information or to apply.
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