Production Technician

Production Technician

Are you a Production Technician looking to join a successful and growing company?

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK develop, supply, and support cutting-edge maritime technology for customers worldwide.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Production Technician who will be performing a variety of production tasks over a wide product range. The successful Production Technician will be responsible for the manufacture and test of a variety of products and assist in the implementations of processes and tooling/test equipment to support reliable and cost effective manufacturing.

Key responsibilities of the Production Technician

• Prepare and operate 3 Axis CNC milling machines
• To operate manual machines such as Mills + Lathes
• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading blueprints, mechanical drawings etc
• Translate instructions into computer commands on CNC machines to perform the correct function
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

Knowledge and experience of the Production Technician

• CNC Programme Operator able to work with great concentration and precision
• Keen eye for detail and great mechanical aptitude is essential
• Proven experience as CNC programme operator
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Mechanical Fitter/ Assembly
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• Keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities
• Successfully completed apprenticeship is preferable
• Knowledge of Hydraulics advantageous

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, AEUK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, AEUK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported AEUK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, AEUK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

• Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At Atlas Elektronik UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).