Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician (Metallurgical – Biomedical)

Superb opportunity to utilise your experience gained in manufacturing, to progress your career as part of a growing business that will invest in your future. You’ll be joining the highly experience team at Magnesium Elektron’s state of the art manufacturing facilities, where you’ll receive comprehensive training to become a competent Metallurgical Technician.

Who will I be working with?

A global leader in developing, manufacturing and supplying magnesium products to technology industries worldwide, no one knows magnesium like Magnesium Elektron do. Established in 1936, the company operates nine manufacturing facilities worldwide, holding more patents on magnesium alloys than any other company in the world. The workforce have a relentless drive to make things work, and a passion to achieve high quality standards. The ambitious company values each and every employee and invests significantly into personal development, nurturing a friendly and supportive culture.

So, what will the role of Metallurgical Technician entail?

Based within the brand new, award winning SynerMag Technology Centre, you will be working as part of a small, enthusiastic team developing and manufacturing state of the art biodegradable magnesium alloys which have been developed to support repairs within the human body.

Comprehensive training will be provided to enable you to develop your manufacturing skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the following;

• Preparing raw material
• Melting and processing metal alloy
• Machining of billets
• Extrusion of billets of metal using a state of the art (automated) extrusion press
• Completing laboratory based quality testing, including metallography and tensile testing
• Accurately updating databases with test data
• Completing ‘Non Destructive Testing’ ( e.g. die penetrant & radiography)
• Contributing to team problem solving, working with manufacturing, quality and other colleagues

What will I need to be considered?

• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to effectively operate machinery by following documented procedures
• Ability to test and inspect products to ensure product meets specification
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Superb problem solving and organisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work autonomously
• Quality focused with a high level of attention to detail
• IT literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Confident, professional, and flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude
• GCSE Maths and English

The following would be advantageous, although not essential:

• Manufacturing experience within the automotive, medical or aerospace industry
• Familiarity with “Mini Tab” Statistical Process Control (SPC) software
• Yellow Belt Six Sigma certification

What will I receive in return?

You will be part of a well-established, ambitious international business, where you will be supported to develop in your role with your efforts and performance noticed and rewarded.

Salary:                                     £19,000 - £25,000, level dependent on experience

Attractive Benefits:              25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, retail discount card, and company shares incentive option. Plus generous pension, cycle to work, and childcare voucher schemes.

Working Hours:                     37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type:                        Permanent

Location:                                  Swinton (Greater Manchester)

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