Aluminium Process Technician

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Process Technician within the Aluminium department, working Monday to Friday, 0700-1500 shift pattern.

 

Position Summary

The Process Technician will focus on supporting daily production, improving process control, assisting with inspection and measurement activity, reducing defects, supporting tooling and equipment checks, and helping standardise manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Working closely with Operations, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and R&D teams to help ensure aluminium manufacturing processes are stable, measurable, repeatable and capable of meeting business and customer requirements.

This role offers the chance to learn valuable and transferable technical skills while helping shape the future inspection and process control approach within the Aluminium Manufacturing Department.

 

How will you make a difference?

This role will play an important part in improving quality, process control and day-to-day production support within the Aluminium Manufacturing Department.

We will provide training and support to help you develop into the role and build confidence using measurement equipment, software, inspection methods and process documentation.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily aluminium manufacturing operations.
• Assist with production and process-related issues in real time.
• Assist with start-up, changeover and production recovery activities where required.
• Help ensure manufacturing processes follow standard work instructions and agreed methods.
• Support containment activity during quality or production disruptions.

• Support the introduction of new equipment, inspection methods or process changes.

• Support process audits, layered audits and inspection checks where required.
• Assist with maintaining work instructions, process sheets, SOPs and inspection records.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.

 

Key Skills and Competencies

Willingness to learn / Practical problem solving / Attention to detail / Communication skills / Team collaboration / Time management / Process improvement mindset / Computer literacy / Safety-focused behaviour

 

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods / Ability to work in a manufacturing environment / Ability to lift, move or handle components safely within site guidelines / Ability to bend, stoop and work around production equipment safely / Ability to carry out practical shopfloor-based tasks including inspection, measurement, process checks and production support activities.

 

Benefits:

Retention bonus (up-to £1,000) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension

Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts / Medicash health plan

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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