Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements. Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence

Role Overview

The Electro-Mechanical Technician plays a key role in the assembly and integration of complex x-ray machines –e.g. mechanical fitting, cabling and integration of PCBs, servers, cooling systems, HV power supplies, etc.

• Building of x-ray scanner machines from engineering drawings, diagrams and std work instructions
• Undertake repair and rework of mechanical assemblies
• Be able to interpret Electrical Wire schematics and undertake fault finding and rectification
• Responsible for quality of build in all areas including documentation, including self-checking and buddy checks
• Maintain throughput targets
• Assist in other areas of manufacturing as required
• Ensure familiarity with stores and stock control and assist when directed
• Support the development of Lean principles within the work area, suggest improvements.
• Undertake prototype assembly and assist with Manufacturing Engineering on Project work.
• Strict adherence to Safe work practices
• Support the improvement of the facility, including implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvements.

• Experience of assembling complex electro-mechanical products
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability combined with good communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative following company procedures
• Ability to perform basic testing and problem solving
• Ability to work accurately to procedures to produce work of consistent high quality
• Able to integrate well into an established team supporting and assisting colleagues when required
• GCSE level maths and English
• Good mechanical and workshop skills
• A good general technical and electro-mechanical mind-set –e.g. understanding of electrical and mechanical documentation, drawings and specifications
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety standards.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, BPD and Continuous Improvement.
• Initially Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-15:30 but may develop into a shift role in the future should the business require it. This would attract a shift premium.