Engineering/ Manufacturing Technician – Rotating Machinery
Posted Today by Rubicon Consulting
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Warwick, Warwickshire
Summary: Rubicon Consulting is seeking an Engineering/Manufacturing Technician specializing in rotating machinery for a 6-month rolling contract in Warwickshire. The role involves hands-on assembly and engineering support for high-performance rotary power units, emphasizing quality standards and Lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate should possess mechanical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret technical drawings and standardized work instructions.
- Build and Assemble rotor components including shafts, laminations, cores, windings, bearings, and housings according to engineering specifications.
- Perform gas brazing and induction brazing of copper components, ensuring proper joint integrity, alignment, and quality standards.
- Perform precision measurements using micrometres, callipers, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Balance and align rotors to ensure proper function, minimal vibration, and high performance.
- Conduct in-process and final quality inspections to meet company and customer standards.
- Identify and eliminate waste in the production process using Lean thinking principles.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and team problem-solving efforts.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and adhere to safety procedures.
Key Skills:
- Experience as an Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Technician.
- Background in rotating machinery such as motors, generators, turbines, or similar.
- Hands-on brazing experience (gas or induction).
- Strong understanding of precision assembly and inspection.
- Detail-focused with pride in workmanship.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working to procedures.
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Warwick
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Engineering / Manufacturing Technician – Rotating Machinery on 6 month rolling contracts based in Warwickshire.
Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Technician to support the manufacturing of high-performance rotary power units. This role combines hands-on technical assembly with engineering support responsibilities, ensuring products are built to specification, quality standards, and Lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and driven by continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret technical drawings and standardized work instructions.
- Build and Assemble rotor components including shafts, laminations, cores, windings, bearings, and housings according to engineering specifications.
- Perform gas brazing and induction brazing of copper components, ensuring proper joint integrity, alignment, and quality standards
- Perform precision measurements using micrometres, callipers, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Balance and align rotors to ensure proper function, minimal vibration, and high performance.
- Conduct in-process and final quality inspections to meet company and customer standards.
- Identify and eliminate waste in the production process using Lean thinking principles.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, 5S activities, and team problem-solving efforts.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and adhere to safety procedures.
Requirements:
- Experience as an Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Technician
- Background in rotating machinery such as motors, generators, turbines, or similar
- Hands-on brazing experience (gas or induction)
- Strong understanding of precision assembly and inspection
- Detail-focused with pride in workmanship
- Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working to procedures
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Our Company
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