Mechanical Technician; Metallurgy

Mechanical Technician (Metallurgy)

Based in Wolverhampton

6 Month Contract

Shift Work :

39 hour working week. M - F, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T),

06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F).

21.95 per hour Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate)

Duties:

• Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
• Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
• Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.

Skills:

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.

Desirable:

Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.

A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).

Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available