Job Description
Job Title: Laboratory Tech Analysis - Technician
Location: Wolverhampton
Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42 on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until September 2026)
Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week
Reference: J(phone number removed)
Duties:
* Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
* Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
* Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
* Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
* Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
* Perform radiographic analysis of components.
* Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
* Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
* Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
* Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
* Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested .
Skills: Essential
* Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g.
bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
* Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).
* Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
* Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
* Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Desirable
* Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
* A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
* CSWIP weld inspection experience.
* Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.
Education: Required:
* Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.
Desirable:
* Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified
* CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified
Additional information:
Will be required to work 39hr working week - alternating shifts
THIS POSITION IS INSIDE IR35
Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply!
Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries.
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