Manufacturing Technician

Component Marking Technician

Sheffield Area

Salary: £13.90ph day rate / £20.85 night rate

Shift Patters / Working Hours:

Days (38 hours): Monday - Thursday: 7:15am - 16:00pm & Fridays 7:15am - 12:15pm.

Nights (40 hours): Monday - Wednesday: 18:00pm - 6:00am & Thursdays 16:00pm - 20:00pm

*day/nights are alternate each week*

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Component Marking Technician to join a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business serving highly regulated industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys detailed, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for marking and identifying components using a variety of specialist marking methods, ensuring all products meet customer and traceability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist marking equipment including:
  
  • Dot Peen
  • Vibro Etching
  • Chemical Etching
  • Ink Marking Systems
  • Hand Etching

• Ensure all markings meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Verify that markings are clear, accurate and fully traceable.
• Work closely with production and planning teams to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Carry out pressure testing activities where required.
• Apply protective coatings as part of production processes.
• Identify and report product defects and support quality investigations.
• Handle precision-engineered components with care and attention.
• Complete routine equipment checks and assist with basic maintenance activities.
• Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of quality standards and traceability requirements.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Flexible approach with willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience within aerospace, engineering or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of component traceability requirements.
• Understanding of tooling and fixtures.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable, motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong eye for detail. You will take pride in producing high-quality work, be adaptable to changing business needs, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.

If you have experience in manufacturing and are looking to develop your career within a quality-driven engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.