What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Chess Dynamics?
Chess Dynamics is an established Leading Design & Manufacturing business, with several sites across the UK. Our product range is cutting-edge and services the surveillance and defence industries with products that aid specific client requirements - driving innovation is at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Essential
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Prototype and production assembly of machines to Engineering drawings and procedures.
- Ensuring all modifications during the build process are documented & Change request forms completed.
- Liaise with production control when kits are incomplete.
- Modifications to existing parts using hand tools and basic machine tools such as drills, lathes and mills.
- Manufacture of simple brackets, mounting plates and simple tooling.
- Checking that all work meets quality and technical standards.
- Effective communications with engineering team to resolve issues during the build.
- Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and related guidelines are followed at all times.
- Ensure that all procedures are followed as specified in the Quality Manual.
- Ensure that all documentation related to your work is kept accurate and up to date in accordance with specified standards.
- Assist in maintaining the office and workshop in a clean and orderly state and ensure good project housekeeping/6S standards.
- Adhere to the company's procedures, policies, and goals.
- Ensure that health & safety regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
- Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.
- Conduct evaluations of equipment if needed.
- Provide technical assistance to mechanical fitters where required.
Essential
- The ability to read technical drawings.
- Be computer literate with good working knowledge of MS office.
- Have experience of working in a Workshop environment.
- A keen desire to learn.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Be able to take instructions and work under own initiative.
- Have good problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
- Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
- The ability to work independently when required
- A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
- A resilient and adaptable approach
- 37.5 hour working week
- Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
- Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
- 28 days annual leave
- Christmas closure
- Holiday purchasing scheme
- Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
- Income protection scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
- Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
- Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
- Regular sports and social activities
- Gym membership discounts
- Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.
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