Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction.
Reporting to the Process Engineer, a Tube and Assembly Test Technician is required to perform working shifts to play a key role in the processing, final assembly and testing of X-ray tubes ready for their incorporation into scanning machines. This will involve operation of large vacuum bakeout ovens and vacuum equipment, final assembly processes, X-ray tube testing and high voltage tube conditioning.
Responsibilities
* Assisting in the vacuum bake-out of X-ray tubes including diagnosis and rectification of vacuum leaks.
* Post bake-out Tube Activation, application of lead plates, tube assembly completion and set up for testing of X-ray tubes.
* High Voltage conditioning and testing of X-ray tubes.
* Performing preventative maintenance activities as required on vacuum equipment and high voltage test rigs.
* Accurate and consistent recording of data including the use of Excel.
* Use of various plants including vacuum bake-out ovens, conditioning rigs and overhead gantry crane.
* Provide an on-going contribution to the development/improvement of the above processes and safe working practices.
* Basic fault finding on X-ray tubes, test equipment and vacuum systems.
* Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
* Ensuring compliance with COSHH regulations.
* Organizing and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
* Report any quality problems or defects to management for corrective action.
* Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
Key Skills
* Follow defined processes in work instructions and checklists.
* Work closely with others and contribute as a member of a small team.
* Learn and understand plants and processes.
* Great attention to detail and fastidiousness.
* Operate computer-controlled processing equipment and test rigs via HMI interface.
* Self-discipline to maintain best working practices.
* Use of MS Office packages, especially Excel.
* Write clear and detailed shift hand-over reports.
* Perform necessary manual handling duties according to safe working practices.
* Previous experience working as a technician in a production/laboratory/R&D/hi-tech engineering environment for ~3-4 years or more.
* Experience operating sophisticated manufacturing/processing/scientific equipment, ideally involving vacuum and high voltage systems.
* Familiarity with safe working practices and ensuring adherence.
* Production technician experience with X-ray tubes or similar hi-tech/scientific/medical equipment.
* Experience working within a clean room environment.
* Helium leak checking of vacuum systems/components.
* Basic maintenance of vacuum systems.
* Working in accordance with a Quality system.
* Working in accordance with COSHH regulations.
* 5S, 6 Sigma Practices.
* Handling of compressed gas cylinders.
* Experience working with lifting equipment, e.g., gantry crane.
Qualifications & Working Hours
* Working in a hi-tech manufacturing or research environment.
* Technical qualifications in Engineering or Scientific discipline to ONC/HND level (or significant experience in technical roles).
Shifts
* Monday to Friday alternating shifts
* Early – Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:00 & Friday 06:00-13:30
* Late – Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00 & Friday 13:30-21:00
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