Bonding Technician

The Thrive Team Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Bonding Technician
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
An opportunity to join an exciting organisation as a Bonding Technician.

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the installation of composite components into a vehicle chassis to the required quality standards and project timescales. You will need to work well within a small production cell with the ability to build relationships and communicate well with the other business functions, especially the Engineering and Quality team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Install interior vehicle composite components using bonding methods to the required level of quality within the required project timescales.
2. Maintain production work area to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.
3. Fabricate shop aids, required tooling, test specimens, and developmental parts where required.
4. Maintenance of the production logs and documenting all work for traceability and auditing.
5. Participate in the training programme, undergo further training as required, and participate in schemes to ensure ongoing competence.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

1. Dexterity and attention to detail manipulating composite panels and build fixtures.
2. Ability to read and understand technical drawings, documentation, work orders, quality specifications, and process guidelines.
3. Strong team working skills and ethos.
4. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work precisely and accurately to manufacturing schedules.
5. Previous experience within a manual manufacturing environment.
6. Aptitude for following safety protocols.
7. Ability to use cutting, trimming, sanding, drilling, and finishing tools.
8. Capability to actively participate in continuous process improvement.
9. Capacity to maintain a clean, safe work environment and procedures.
10. Experience with armoured vehicles would be preferable but not essential.
11. German language is desirable but not essential.
12. You will be a good team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and develop your skills, and the ability to use initiative to suggest solutions to problems.
13. Previous experience with bonding applications desirable.
14. We will consider people who have worked within wet work type environments, for example, paint shop, adhesive production lines, composite manufacturing, or bespoke uses of silicone.

The core hours are 08:30 to 16:30, with flexibility to start from 07:30 Monday to Thursday, and a half day on Friday. A competitive remuneration package is offered, with salary negotiable and dependent on experience.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.