Mechanical Technician

Business Overview:

Sony UK Technology Centre is a division of Sony Europe Limited. We are the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe and supply contracting manufacturing solutions for other business. Further, we are the home of a Sony customer service centre, a Business Incubation Centre and much more. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is focused on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems for worldwide markets including the latest industry prominent 4K technology. Cameras and equipment produced in Pencoed can be found in sports stadiums, studios, and outside broadcast units around the world.

Role Overview:

Working as a Technician within the Engineering Department based in Sony UK Technology Centre Pencoed. The successful applicant will be responsible for Manufacturing and Assembling of components for Automated production equipment. The automated solution concludes with installation and debug of the equipment, a Performance evaluation and the completion of a hand-over where the Production Engineering Team adopts responsibility.

Specific Responsibilities:

•  Manufacturing component parts in our workshops.
• Assembly of mechanical and electrical components.
• Input to Product design for manufacture (DFM)
• Considering Mech/Elec Solutions
• Maintenance on equipment within the machine shops
• Ensuring a safe, clean working environment and carrying out work in a safe manner ensuring safety standards are met.

Person Qualities:

Essential criteria:

• It is anticipated the successful applicant will have a time served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering a knowledge of Electrical Engineering would be advantageous
• Use of various machining equipment, Lathes, Milling Machines etc,
• Electronics or electrical control systems
• PLC programming (training provided)
• Technology in general
• Ability to work as part of a team and have strong communication skills.
• Strong sense of accountability, willingness to develop new skills and demonstrate flexibility when the operation in general requires support.

Desirable criteria:

• Previous experience working in a similar environment.
• Previous experience working in a similar role.

What we can offer:

• A competitive salary
• Generous Company pension scheme
• Generous life assurance
• Opportunity to receive a target related annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
• Onsite gym
• Onsite, secure car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to discounted Sony products
• Private health care

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