Salary range:
£28,331 - £31,866
FTE:
1
Term:
Open-ended
Closing Date: 16 April 2021
The University of Strathclyde in
Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a
proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise
partners. As part of the University’s strategic development the Advanced
Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has been established at Inchinnan near
Glasgow’s International Airport in partnership with multi-national companies
such as Rolls-Royce and The Boeing Company. The AFRC is the embodiment of over
£30 million collaborative investment by Industrial, Academic and Government
partners to establish a world leading research facility for forging and
forming technologies.
The AFRC are seeking to appoint
a Workshop Technician to support the operation of specialised equipment within
its workshops. You will be primarily responsible for the set-up, operation and
maintenance of machine shop equipment used in relation to delivering
industrial and academic research programmes.
To be considered for this role
you will be educated to a minimum of HNC level, or equivalent; or with
relevant work experience. You will have knowledge and experience in using
industrial equipment, forging experience would be beneficial but all training
will be provided. An understanding of CNC code would be advantageous. You will
have excellent troubleshooting skills, including a methodical approach to
solving complex problems, with limited guidance. You will have an ability to
work with minimum supervision in order to meet project deadlines and you will
have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience of supporting
production, and research and development manufacturing requirements is highly
desirable.
For informal enquiries, please contact Stephen Michie, Workshop Manager, stephen.michie@strath.ac.uk
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