Test Technician (Metrology)

Location Wolverhampton
Job type: Contract
Salary: £21.88ph INSIDE IR35 Via Umbrella Solutions
Contact name: Vicki Martinson

Contact email: vmartinson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 37030766
Published: about 2 hours ago
Duration: 6 months
Expiry date: 04 Apr 2026 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • 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:            

  • Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.

Desirable:

  • Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified

  • CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified