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Role: Production Technician

Location: Cardiff

Day Shift

Rate: £12.71

I am working exclusively on behalf of my clients who operate within a range of industries and are providers to some of the largest engineering companies worldwide. They are currently looking for a Production Technician to join their team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Ensure the careful handling and movement of components throughout the production process to ensure no damage occurs
Ensure all process and production documentation is completed accurately and submitted as required
Adhere to quality standards to meet and exceed customer expectations
Prepare components as instructed, or as per drawing requirement, prior to processing, using various masking techniques
Unmask production parts, as specified, ensuring no damage occurs to components
Process components meticulously and as instructed using various processing techniques
Maintain the accurate recording of components 
Inspection of components 
Requirements:

Previous experience working within an engineering/manufacturing environment would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, good literacy and communication skills, and a desire to add value and make a difference.

Candidates with previous experience as a Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Anodising Operative, Paint Sprayer or Assembly operative could be suitable for this role.

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – (phone number removed) or email your cv (url removed)

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed)

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors

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