Wire Erosion Technician

Salary: 30,000- 40,000 per annum

Hours:

37.5 per week, Mon-Fri

Contract:

Permanent

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a hands-on, highly skilled role in a fast-paced, precision engineering environment? Our specialist manufacturing client in Suffolk is seeking a Wire Erosion Technician to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on both routine tooling work and innovative prototype development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming, setting, and running wire erosion and spark erosion machines to meet production deadlines and quality standards
• Prioritising workloads and collaborating with senior management on prototype fixtures and conversion components
• Supporting the tool repair team, ensuring production-critical tooling is turned around quickly and efficiently
• Reworking incorrectly manufactured parts to meet required specifications
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance to minimise downtime and maintain performance

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years' experience operating and programming wire erosion/spark erosion machines (experience with Agie or Sodick advantageous but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working from metric and imperial drawings
• Solid all-round engineering knowledge with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator, able to work independently and within a close-knit team
• Disciplined, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

This role offers the chance to work with leading technology for a company supporting realistic, force-on-force training for defense professionals worldwide. You'll join a supportive team, contribute to essential production activities, and gain exposure to exciting prototype development projects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact within a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business, apply today.

For more information, contact Appointments.