Skilled Technician (Metrology)

Location: Wolverhampton EMC Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42 on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until September 2026) Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) 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 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). ** THIS POSITION IS INSIDE IR35** Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW! Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply! Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications