Senior Production Technician

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Senior Production Technician position within a growing manufacturing and technology-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Technician to join a professional operations team where quality, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. The successful Senior Production Technician will play a key role in the assembly, testing, inspection and delivery of high-quality systems while supporting junior team members and maintaining exceptional production standards.

As a Senior Production Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing IPCs, servers, rack systems and electro-mechanical assemblies while ensuring all work is completed to defined specifications and the highest quality standards. You will take ownership of build quality, proactively identify issues, support quality improvements and contribute to a right-first-time manufacturing culture.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Production Technician will include:

Assembly and testing of IPCs, servers, rack systems and electro-mechanical assemblies
Following work instructions, engineering drawings and customer requirements accurately
Identifying and challenging inconsistencies or errors within production documentation
Ensuring compliance with ESD handling procedures and controls
Manufacturing and modifying cable assemblies using approved methods and tools
Carrying out crimping, soldering and wiring activities to IPC-A-620 requirements
Inspecting and verifying work completed by production technicians
Configuring, installing and testing rack systems and IPCs
Diagnosing and resolving basic build and configuration issues
Escalating complex technical issues where required
Supporting and sharing best practice with junior technicians
Conducting in-process and final inspections of completed work
Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
Contributing to a proactive quality-focused culture throughout production operationsTo be considered for this Senior Production Technician opportunity, I am looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Previous experience within an electronics, systems integration, manufacturing or production environment
Strong assembly, testing and inspection skills
Experience working from technical drawings and work instructions
Cable assembly, crimping, soldering and wiring experience
A strong understanding of quality standards and workmanship requirements
The ability to identify and resolve production-related issues
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
A proactive and positive approach to continuous improvement
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to maintaining safe working practices at all timesIn return, the successful Senior Production Technician will have the opportunity to join a supportive and professional team where high standards, development and operational excellence are genuinely valued. This role offers the chance to work on varied and technically interesting products while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and business success.

If you are an experienced Senior Production Technician looking for your next opportunity, I would be delighted to discuss this position with you.
Ian Broadhurst
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed