Mechanical Technician

Job Purpose

To provide professional technical support for research and teaching in the School of Engineering operating within the Technical Services Division. To provide a range of mechanical skills and experience that can be applied in world class research projects and postgraduate and undergraduate teaching activities. To be responsible for overseeing practical skills labs and workshops in undergraduate teaching lab spaces.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To be responsible for the design, development and construction of mechanical components for research projects and teaching using a wide range of ferrous, non-ferrous and occasionally exotic materials.

2. Manufacture components and equipment to a high standard of finish and accuracy within defined timescales, using the full range of mechanical workshop machine tools and equipment.

3. Set up experimental apparatus and test component parts manufactured in the workshop under operational conditions.

4. Competent in Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) programming routines for component manufacture on CNC milling machines and lathes.

5. Plan, set up and prepare undergraduate teaching labs and provide technical advice and guidance for students and staff on appropriate use of equipment as required. Deliver verbal instruction to students of assigned Engineering Application labs on basic engineering skills.

6. Supervise staff as appropriate and engage with training of apprentices, other staff and students in line with a school objective to encourage skills transfer and personal development.

7. Understand and acknowledge the risks associated with the work activity and always operate in a safe manner in compliance with control measures identified through risk assessment. Apply and adhere to wider Health and Safety policies as determined by the University and HSE.

8. Monitor standards and technical developments in expertise discipline and continue to expand skill  base and keep up with new technologies in the field.

9. To maintain workshop consumables stocks and ensure the latest engineering tooling.

10. To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by Technical Service Management.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary knowledge and skills in a similar role.

Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 8 (Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4, Higher National Diploma) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role

A2 Excellent knowledge of mechanical fundamental principles and materials

A3 Excellent knowledge of using workshop machines tools and workshop practice

A4 Excellent knowledge of standard mechanical engineering manufacturing techniques

A5 Excellent understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures

A6 Accomplished in programming and operating CNC milling machines and/or lathes

Desirable:

B1 Good knowledge of metal joining techniques (welding, brazing, soldering)

B2 Good knowledge of surface grinding and certified in handling abrasive wheels

B3 CIEH level 3 course ‘Training for Trainers’ or equivalent. If not, training will be given to attain this certificate

Skills

Essential:

C1 Highly competent in using the full range of workshop machine tools

C2 Accomplished in the use mechanical and measuring equipment

C3 Able to work from technical drawings/sketches and verbal instructions and interpret the requirements of customers with limited competence in the mechanical field

C4 Able to set up mechanical apparatus/equipment and advise others on correct use

C5 Able to plan and organise assigned projects and/or work programmes

C6 Highly developed technical fault finding and problem solving skills

C7 High level of communication skills in a technical environment

Desirable:

D1 Competent in metal joining techniques (welding, brazing, soldering)

D2 Excellent skills in surface grinding and finishing techniques

Experience

Essential:

E1 Must be able to demonstrate relevant competencies as required for this level of technical post that would complement both the needs of the workshop and School

E2 Experience of manufacturing components/apparatus to a high level of precision using a full range of workshop machine tools

E3 Experience of working independently under the direction of a manager

E4 Experience of planning and scheduling work and managing time efficiently

E5 Experience of health and safety protocols applicable in mechanical engineering environment

E6 Experience of developing and refining designs from limited or incomplete information

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

3 A flexible approach to working.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community  

https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/

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