Our client, a leading company within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Modelshop Technician to join their team in Marlow on a contract basis. This role involves developing new products from initial concept to production readiness, working closely with the Engineering Departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Electrical wiring, fitting and mechanical assembly using technical drawings/sketches, verbal and/or working instructions
- Performing general machining work using mills, drills and lathes, following safety, health, and environmental principles
- Supporting Mechanical Engineering (ME) in the development and maintenance of working instructions
- Maintaining 5S housekeeping and controlling Foreign Object Debris (FOD) principles within the department
- Providing feedback, recording, and submitting amendments and deviations from the build to engineering
- Answering queries from the Supervisor or other Departments as required
Job Requirements:
- Experience in general engineering
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents
- Good timekeeping and housekeeping skills
- Capability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for all business levels
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Adaptability to changes in priorities and willingness to resolve queries
- Openness to learning and instruction
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Experience in engineering, particularly with electrical and mechanical assembly
- Electrical Mechanical Apprenticeship or general machining background (advantageous)
- Experience in a prototype environment, working to close tolerances with attention to detail
- Proficiency in soldering and other electrical techniques
- Experience with milling, drilling, and turning machines, as well as hand tools
- Understanding technical drawings and concept ideas
- Experience using computers
If you are a skilled Modelshop Technician looking for an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s innovative team in Marlow.