Manufacturing Technician

at  Oxford Instruments plc

Manufacturing Technician – High Wycombe, Cressex Business Park
Oxford Instruments is a leading company in the field of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry. Founded in 1959, we specialise in the design, manufacture and support of various scientific instruments and solutions, used in diverse areas such as materials science, nanotechnology and industrial applications. Oxford Instruments has played a significant role in advancing scientific knowledge and technological progress through our cutting-edge instruments and solutions.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician with Mechanical skills to join our production team based in High Wycombe to help manufacture our products, ensuring an effective and efficient operation to meet our agreed quality, timescale, and cost objectives.
What is in it for you?
At Oxford Instruments, we put our people at the heart of all we do. We embody our values of: We are Inclusive , we are Innovative , we are Trusted, and we are Purposeful . As an employee of Oxford Instruments, you will be given the development and mentorship to succeed, an environment that breeds authenticity and curiosity. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, all of our people brings with them, unique perspectives and skills, varying levels of experience and a shared commitment to excellence providing an environment in which others can learn from each other, innovation is forefront of mind and collaboration flourishes. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package to include: 12:30 Friday finishes, BUPA private health insurance, dental insurance, group pension, cycle to work, tech and car schemes, as well as give as you earn and option to purchase shares, numerous discounts and 25 days holiday.

ABOUT YOU:

Has flexible range of skills across cells and products.
Experience gained within a Production/Manufacturing Setting
Mechanical skills
The key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Technician include:
From team production plan, manage personal workload ensuring all milestones are achieved.
Operate only within the Quality policy and adherence to SOP procedures as defined in the OI Dozuki platform.
Maintain a flexible attitude and approach to changing requirements and priorities.
Establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with other members of the team.
Embrace core values – demonstrate trust and respect for one another and maintain professional conduct.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and procedures. Report all accidents, near misses, and observations to your line manager and on Shield.
Recognise team customers, both internal and external, and strive to fully satisfy their needs.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the business.
Undertake additional tasks requested by the Team Leader.
Using agreed measures, monitor and report on progress and initiate corrective action as required (e.g. quality, on time delivery, yield, rework and scrap).
Utilise best practice processes, techniques and improvement methods, continually seeking to suggest and support improvement initiatives.
Actively support Inventory Control methods.
Act as a mentor for Junior Technicians and Technicians in ensuring success for the team.
Proactively support the Team Leader in maintaining process discipline

Please refer the Job description for details