Job Title: Laboratory Tech Analysis – Skilled Technician
Location: Wolverhampton EMC
Rate: £23.60ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £17.69ph on a PAYE basis
Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed 30th September 2026)
Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week - Shifts (see below)
Reference: J37402859
Duties:
- Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
- Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
- Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
- Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
- Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
- Perform radiographic analysis of components.
- Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
- Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
- Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
- Adhere to local working documents and lab practices, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
- Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
Skills:
Essential
- Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
- Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc.).
- Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
- Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
- Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
- A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
- CSWIP weld inspection experience.
- Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.
Education:
Required:
Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.
Desirable:
Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified
CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified
Additional information:
Will be required to work 39hr working week.
M - F, over alternating 2 shifts.
Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F).
Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F).
PLEASE NOTE MANDATORY HEALTH SURVEILLANCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE IF SUCCESSFUL:
Audiometry (for hearing quality) and skin condition (due to some of the chemicals they use)
** THIS POSITION IS CONFIRMED INSIDE IR35**
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