Mechanical Workshop Technician

Full time: 35 hours/week

Permanent - Open ended

Number of posts: 1

The School of Geosciences is seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced individual to undertake the role of Mechanical Workshop Technician. This position will report to the Mechanical Workshop Manager within the School’s Physical Resources & Technical Services Team at the University of Edinburgh.

The Opportunity: 

The post-holder will be responsible for the design and manufacture of high quality components to tight tolerances using both modern machining methods (CNC) as well as manual machines maintaining a high standard of work which The Mechanical Workshop`s requesters has come to expect. The successful candidate will work within a small team of 3 engineers and 1 Modern Apprentice who will require monitoring and guidance throughout his training.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Educated to ONC/HNC level or previous relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of CNC Machining both programming and operation.
• Experience of the use of mills and lathes to produce components in a variety materials. 
• Independent worker, able to work unsupervised.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues within the workplace.
• Knowledge of CAD software with experience in AutoCAD or Fusion 360 being preferred.

Please supply a CV and cover letter as part of your application.

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

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