Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician

Location

Wolverhampton

Contract

££24.05 p/h INSIDE IR35 umbrella company

Laura Hopson

[email protected]

01245403560

37402859

about 22 hours ago

9 months

31 Oct 2026 23:59

ASAP

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 practises, 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

Consultant

Laura Hopson

Director