Wire Erosion Technician

Role: Wire Erosion Technician
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Pay: 30,000-40,000per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced engineer looking to take on a highly skilled, hands-on role within a fast-paced, precision-engineering environment? We are currently recruiting a Wire Erosion Technician for a specialist manufacturer based in Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with knowledge of wire and spark erosion who thrives in a busy production setting and enjoys working on both routine tooling work and innovative prototype development.

You will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of all tooling components manufactured on-site. You'll support multiple departments, work closely with engineers and senior leaders, and help keep production running smoothly by delivering high-quality machining and rapid problem-solving.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programming, setting, and running wire erosion and spark erosion machines, ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Prioritising workloads based on production needs and collaborating closely with senior management on prototype fixtures and conversion components.
• Supporting the tool repair team, ensuring production-critical tooling is turned around quickly and efficiently.
• Reworking incorrectly manufactured parts to meet required specifications.
• Carrying out routine machine maintenance to minimise downtime and maintain performance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years' experience programming and operating wire erosion and spark erosion machines (experience with Agie or Sodick machinery is advantageous but not essential).
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working from both metric and imperial drawings.
• Solid all-round engineering knowledge and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• A disciplined, self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role offers the chance to work with leading technology in a company that plays a vital role in realistic, force-on-force training for defense professionals worldwide. You'll join a supportive team, contribute to essential production activities, and gain exposure to exciting prototype development projects.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a real impact within a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business, apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.

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