Junior Turbocharger Technician

Reporting directly to our Production Manager, your role is to disassemble and clean turbochargers as a Junior Turbo Technician.  You will work within a small friendly team and will receive training on a variety of different machines and processes. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Disassembly of customer/stock and scrap turbochargers
• Thorough cleaning of all parts; loading parts cleaners, using hand blasting equipment and loading of automated blast cleaners
• Rectification of used parts; preparation of required surface finish of components, broken stud/bolt removal, repair of threads (helicoiling/inserts), checking straightness of turbine shafts, porting and polishing of components
• Use of hand tools; Electric and air drills/angle and die grinders, spanners, socket sets, hand files, hack saws, hammers, flex honing, Pillar drills, linishers
• Operating a centre lathe and honing machine for simple operations
• Ensuring that in-process inspections and checks are carried out correctly – checking that work meets quality and technical standards
• Use of measurement equipment; micrometers, verniers, Dial gauges
• Maintaining product knowledge
• Ensuring that all documentation is correctly completed in accordance with quality procedures
• Organisation and planning of jobs
• Housekeeping of all workshop areas
• Routine machine maintenance

Required skills & Personal qualities:

• Competent with hand/power tools and using IT systems
• GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)
• High level of manual dexterity
• Physically fit (medium to heavy lifting of turbos and equipment is intrinsic to the role)
• Positive welcoming attitude and good communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• Analytical ability & willingness to learn
• Good team player, enthusiastic, friendly and trustworthy
• Good timekeeping & housekeeping

Key Functions and Duties: 

Your daily tasks will include:

• Day to day running of our CNC milling and lathe machines 
• Programming the CNC machine with data taken from technical drawings 
• Programming the CNC machine using data obtained using your own reverse engineering methods 
• CNC machining of high precision “one off “and “batch” components. 
• Design and machining of fixturing for holding and machining of parts. 
• Repair of turbo and wastegate components 
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines 
• Perform quality checks 
• Monitor machine performance 
• Building and testing turbochargers 
• Cataloguing turbo test results 
• Any other duties as required 

Assisting with:

• The filing of technical drawings, 3D CAD models & CNC programs within the business software system 
• Working out the most efficient order to carry out machining tasks 
• Choosing the right tools for each operation 
• Checking the work meets quality and technical standards 
• Maintaining equipment 
• Maintaining a clean and safe working area  

Skills & Qualifications: 

You’ll need:  

• Recognised qualification/apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering 
• Experience with CNC machining would be advantageous 
• The ability to follow engineering drawings and instructions accurately 
• The ability to read and understand G Code 
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team 
• To be a proactive team player, with initiative and a positive ‘can do’ attitude and problem solving/solution-oriented mindset 
• Ability to take instruction 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality 
• Excellent practical and communication skills  
• Good “applied” maths and IT skills 
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes 

 Benefits:

• On site parking
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Private health care
• Additional holidays increasing with service
• Supportive team environment