Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Near Hailsham East Sussex
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
UHV Cleaning & Finishing Technician
Location: Near Hailsham, East Sussex
Please only apply if you have full right to work in the UK status as unfortunately our client is unable to offer sponsorship.
About the role
We're recruiting for a UHV Cleaning & Finishing Technician to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business near Hailsham.
In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for cleaning, inspecting, packaging and labelling precision-engineered components and assemblies to strict Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) standards. You'll also carry out leak checks on vacuum chambers and use bead-blasting equipment to help achieve a high-quality finish.
Attention to detail is essential, as you'll be working with precision components where cleanliness, quality and accuracy are key.
Key responsibilities
Clean, visually inspect, package and label individual components, sub-assemblies, finished assemblies and vacuum chambers in line with UHV cleaning specifications.
Carry out leak checks on vacuum chambers.
Use bead-blasting equipment to remove surface deposits and achieve a high-quality finish.
Identify and report any faults or defects.
Follow work instructions and ensure all work meets the required quality standards.
Complete tasks within agreed deadlines to support on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
Maintain a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
Follow all relevant health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
Assist with other duties as required. What we're looking for ideally, you'll have:
An understanding of UHV cleaning standards.
An understanding of working safely with hazardous chemicals and abrasive cleaning materials.
The ability to read and follow written work instructions accurately.
Experience cleaning components to high standards using chemicals and abrasive materials.
A good understanding of health and safety practices.
A deadline-driven approach, without compromising on quality.
An understanding of the importance of on-time delivery.
Previous bead-blasting experience would be an advantage. The ideal candidate we're looking for someone who is:
Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn.
Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
Comfortable working as part of a team.
Able to listen carefully and follow instructions.
Positive, cooperative and willing to support colleagues.
Committed to following workplace policies and procedures.
Interested in engineering, manufacturing and technology.
Keen to contribute to continuous improvement and the overall success of the business