Otodynamics Ltd, based in Hatfield Hertfordshire has designed and manufactured electronic medical hearing testing instruments for sale to hospitals/private clinical and military facilities around the world for 30 years.
As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for assembly, calibration and configuration of a range of products as well as carrying out quality inspections on both components and assemblies, which will involve working from formal work instructions (WIRs), technical drawings and conducting and reporting on visual inspections to a range of products.
The Production technician will also be responsible for helping to drive the improvement of quality performance undertaking detailed instrumented measurements, reviewing in-house works instructions, maintaining detailed record keeping throughout.
The work is varied and challenging and we will provide appropriate training and support continuous personal development.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical skills, looking to join a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to the development of its people and products.
Your Role
- You’ll be responsible for the in-house product build assembly and quality of our new and existing product range, completing to them to specification, in line with set key performance indicators (KPIs).
- You’ll accurately and methodically troubleshoot during the build of products.
- You’ll compile and report any inconsistencies that prevent successful builds or performance of a product to the R&D department and as required by our WIRs and our Quality Management System (QMS).
Your Skills & Experience
- Exceptional soldering skills under Microscope with good hand to eyesight coordination with a very strong background in microscope soldiering of small wires, such as micro coax cable 38AWG (will be assessed as part of the recruitment process) · Minimum 2year+ electronics experience working in a production environment is essential. With hands-on experience of assembly and soldering of SMD components including fine pitch devices and preferably trained to IPC-A-610
- Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings
- Must be familiar with using digital multi-meter, power supplies, oscilloscopes and other common electronics lab equipment, and able to demonstrate accuracy handling data.
- Previous experience of working to KPIs, and the ability to work under pressure is essential to this role.
- Proven ability to quickly understand and follow work instructions and procedures
- Proven analytical and practical approach to solving problems with capability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
- Experience working within a quality managed system
- PC literate with experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Awareness of the stock control function issuing serial and batch part records using FIFO
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Permanent right to work in the UK (required)
- Live within 1 hour commute from AL10 8BB or within 30miles and are able to work at our Hatfield offices.
Experience:
- electronic device assembly environment: 5 years (required)
- Skilled in microscope-assisted soldering of fine wires: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
