Role Description

We are looking for an Engineering Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Royal Leamington Spa. This is a full-time role (apart from college training days for apprentices), available as either a Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship, or as an entry-level/junior position for a candidate who is not undertaking an apprenticeship. You'll be involved in the assembly, testing, calibration and quality control of specialist gas analysis equipment used by customers in the UK and internationally.

Start date expected in September/October.

Please attach a CV to your application

Core Knowledge, what you will learn and do: 

* Electronics PCB level assembly including soldering.

* Small scale precision mechanical component assembly.

* Calibration using our automatic calibration apparatus with compressed gases.

* Reviewing test data, interpreting results, fault finding.

* Following internal procedures for manufacture, assembly and calibration of our products. 

* Quality control, checking assemblies are ready for the next manufacturing stage. 

* Complete test documentation including calibration certificates. 

* Final assembly, inspection and packing. 

* Use our company intranet to find information required to perform these tasks. 

Skills Required: 

* Enthusiastic learner keen to gain the skills required for this job. 

* Good attention to detail and focus on work. 

* Good time keeping skills, reliable trustworthy individual.

* Good communication skills, ability to consult and advise colleagues, work both individually and as a team.

* Follow existing procedures accurately, ask where clarification is needed and suggest improvements.

* Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation.

* Work safely complying with Health and Safety standards and responsible for their own and colleagues’ safety. This includes working responsibly with compressed gases.

* Good knowledge of or willingness to learn computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, file structure and internet and intranet.

* Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste.

* Ability to safely lift and handle items weighing up to 20 kg.

Qualifications Required:

For apprenticeship applicants: GCSE (or equivalent) English, Maths and Science at Grade 4–9 (C–A*) or equivalent.

For non-apprentice applicants: Equivalent qualifications or relevant practical experience will be considered.

Company Description

AG Instruments Ltd is a specialist provider of highly customised gas analysis equipment for niche applications and the home of the MGPS1000, the world’s only all-in-one piped medical gas analyser. AG Instruments Ltd pioneers in using infra red and other technologies to analyse gases for high precision quality control in medical gas and other applications. Established in 2009, the company has supplied gas analysers to customers in over 35 countries, building a strong reputation through partnerships with leading gas analysis brands, the world's most renowned health care service providers and hospitals. AG Instruments’ innovation excellence has been nationally recognised on several occasions. The company continues to collaborate with partners while developing AGI-branded products for new markets that can benefit from its advanced gas measurement technologies.