Job Description
Instrument Mechanic
Derby, site-based
Full time, 4 on 4 off 12h shifts, including nights and weekends
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Instrument Mechanic to join our Precision Casting Facility in Derby.
In this role, you will be responsible for performing maintenance repairs on production manufacturing assets and all associated production equipment. You will look after calibration activities including, temperature, pressure, vacuum, humidity, conductivity and ph and electrical installation activities of instrumentation.
The Precision Casting Facility is Rolls-Royce’s largest domestic facility and home of the single crystal turbine blades.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
The PCF is a high-volume single crystal HP and IP turbine blade manufacturer for a multitude of products, employing world class processes, integrated manufacturing systems and advanced measurement techniques.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Join our team as an Instrument Mechanic and leverage your expertise and ensure the seamless operation of cutting-edge manufacturing equipment at a leading aero engines manufacturer’s facilities, driving innovation and excellence in aerospace technology.
What you will be doing
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Calibration activities including temperature, pressure, vacuum, humidity, conductivity and ph.
- Electrical installation activities of instrumentation and maintenance of plant and equipment both preventative and reactive. This will be in relation to an extensive and varied range of plant and equipment including wax injection machines, robotic process cells, vacuum furnaces, chemical process lines and X-ray equipment.
- You will be expected to work to the Rolls Royce Management System for control and calibration of measuring and test equipment, also being able to interface effectively with Customers, Suppliers and Manufacturing Services Team Members to optimise the overall performance of the Precision Casting Facility.
What we are looking for
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to be self-motivated with an ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is/has:
- A recognised advanced level apprenticeship as an Instrument Mechanic or Electrician and NVQ/SVQ level 3/equivalent. To support your application please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with your CV.
- Experience in using a variety of electrical test / inspection equipment. Have an ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- A working knowledge of/ ability to interrogate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC-s) is desirable.
- A current (3rd amendment) IEE 17th Edition qualification is desirable.
- A professional and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
It is also essential that you possess an up-to-date working knowledge of health, safety and environmental procedures (including COSHH).
Join us & Make an impact
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
Job Category
Factory Staff
Posting Date
28 Oct 2024; 00:10
Posting End Date
11 Nov 2024