Test Equipment Technician
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Department
The Blades Test and Verification Team is providing test and verification services within the Blades Engineering and Products group.

Responsibilities and Tasks

~ Maintenance of large scale hydraulic test rigs and equipment.
~ Rigging of tests located in the UK. (some out of hours working will be required due to the nature of 24 hour running of the test rigs
~ Support heavy lifting operations.

An experienced, qualified Test Technician to build, maintain and rig up large scale test equipment. To report to the Test Equipment Team Leader. To have a knowledge and experience of heavy machinery rigging, maintenance and safe working methods. Education to craftsman level in mechanical engineering. Evidence of formal craftsman qualifications required to support proven ability in heavy machinery. Hydraulics knowledge an advantage.

Qualifications and Work Experience

Essential:

~ Craftsman qualifications in mechanical fitting
~ Proven ability in heavy machinery maintenance and rigging.
~ Able to gain physical access to large rigs - working at heights
~ Good hand to eye co-ordination for ‘hands on’ setting up test rigs

Desirable:
~ Practical knowledge of hydraulics

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