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Survey technician

Oxford
Squeaky Wheel Promotions
Technician
Posted: 8 September
Offer description

About Us

Diamond Light Source is one of the worlds most advanced scientific facilities. Were home to the UKs synchrotron light source a giant microscope producing beams of light 10 billion times brighter than the sun. Probing the structure and composition of matter, our work drives innovation in everything from vaccines to nanotech.


About The Role

We now have an opportunity for a Survey Technician to carry out initial and ongoing survey and alignment tasks plus component measurement for the Diamond accelerators and beamlines.


Responsibilities

* Carrying out metrology and inspection tasks on engineering components using a range of measurement instruments.
* Setting out geometric reference datum points for accelerator and beam line installation.
* Carrying out dimensional surveys of the diamond survey network to enable best fit adjustments to be computed.
* Carrying out pre-alignment tasks on accelerator and beam line components using 3-dimensional measuring systems.
* Survey and adjusting the position of accelerator and beam line components during installation to ensure alignment tolerances are achieved.


About You

You will hold a HNC/HND level technical qualification or equivalent or a Mechanical engineering apprenticeship, along with the following:

* Practical experience precision component inspection.
* A working knowledge of engineering drawings.
* Competent in the use of computers and Word, Excel.


Experience In The Following Areas Is Desirable

* Familiarity with Work Planning and Safe Systems of work.
* Machining and manufacturing techniques.
* Working within QC/QA systems.
* 3D CAD software.


Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.


To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 28th September.

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