Instrument Technician

My Client in Lewes is currently in need of a Instrument Technician You will be working with a highly skilled and motivated team that is keen on developing best practice assembly and test techniques. Essential Duties: * This job involves working at a bench as part of a small team to assemble high quality vacuum instruments from kits of parts. * Responsible for all aspects of the instrument build including final inspection and testing upon completion. * The repair of product and occasionally the installation of customer owned instruments both in-house and at customers’ sites. * The testing and calibration of the finished product. * Occasional travel may be requested once relevant product knowledge and experience has been gained. * Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by Management Education: A good general level of education evidenced by O-level/ good GCSE passes or equivalent in English, Maths and one Science subject. * Either at least significant demonstrable experience in a relevant occupation, or HNC/HND in a mechanical or electrical subject with relevant working experience. Required Experience: * The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have: * A sound electro-mechanical Assembly and Test background in a relevant industry * Experience gained within an electro-mechanical system build manufacturing business * Good levels of fault-finding ability using circuit diagrams * Electrical and electronic test experience * Hands-on mechanical assembly of machined precision engineered parts. Required Skills: * Manual dexterity combined with ability to use hand and power tools. * Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings. * Ability to fit and shape metal components, including the construction of small-bore piping and the filing, drilling and grinding of metal parts. * Ability to follow circuit diagrams to build instrument point-to-point wiring looms from single cables, to form looms and ty-wrap. Job Type: Full-