Manufacturing Technician

Job description
Overview

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.

Role overview:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines including but not limited to the following skills: Mechanical fitting, cabling and integration of PCBs, servers, cooling systems, HV power supplies, Lead working etc.

Responsibilities
• Assembly of RTT machines from engineering drawings and Job element sheets.
• Ensure quality of build in all areas.
• Assist in other areas of shop floor as required.
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed.
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area.
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, NCP, Kaizen
• Compliance with all Health and safety policies.
• May be required to assist in testing and FAT.

Qualifications
• 5 years’ experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Adaptability, good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures.
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving.
• Ability to work accurately to procedures producing work of consistent high quality.
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues.
• GCSE level maths and English
• Good mechanical and workshop skills
• A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set including the understanding of complex electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.