Are you a hands-on, mechanically minded individual with experience in machine building or production, looking for your next engineering opportunity?
Machine Technician - Temp to Perm
Location: Haverhill
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Mon to Thurs - 08:00 - 16:30 Fri - 08:00 - 15:30
Contract Type: Temp to perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Technician to join their production team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in machine building, mechanical assembly or a similar engineering environment who enjoys hands-on technical work and takes pride in producing high-quality equipment.
The ideal candidate for the Machine Technician role will be practical, reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to work from technical drawings, assemble mechanical and electrical components, and support the build, testing and installation of machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble machinery, mechanical parts and sub-assemblies.
- Build machines incorporating mechanical and electrical components.
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and assembly instructions.
- Install and connect motors, sensors, switches and control equipment.
- Carry out machine wiring and electrical assembly tasks.
- Identify and resolve basic mechanical and electrical faults.
- Use workshop tools and electrical testing equipment safely.
- Inspect completed work, identify defects and maintain quality standards.
- Assist with machinery installation, commissioning and servicing.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Work alongside engineering and production colleagues to meet build deadlines.
About You
- Experience in machine building, mechanical assembly or a similar engineering role.
- Able to read and follow technical drawings.
- Confident using hand tools and power tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, organised and keen to develop technical skills.
- Committed to health and safety procedures.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with electrical control panels and machine wiring.
- Knowledge of industrial machinery, automation, PLCs, sensors or motors.
- Experience with electrical testing and fault-finding.
- Exposure to machinery installation and commissioning.
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Relevant engineering or electrical qualifications.
Benefits
- Temp-to-perm opportunity.
- Training and career development.
- Varied, hands-on engineering work.
- Supportive production and engineering team.
- Opportunity to work on a range of machinery and projects.
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