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Senior Technician - Machining/CNC Machining & Fabrication
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Senior Technician - Machining/CNC Machining & Fabrication Salary £34,295 to £38,274 The Role As a Machining/CNC Machining and Fabrication Technician working within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing (SEC), you will provide practical and operational support in the Machine shop Laboratory. Your focus will be on our Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery, contributing to the learning experience of the students by providing practical guidance on the use of resources and promoting an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering activities and techniques. You will work with students on their final year and MSc projects, assisting with extra curriculum projects such as Primary Engineer and Formula Student, managing a range of specialist equipment used in the engineering industry. You will ensure the laboratories and the facilities within them are maintained in good order in accordance with health and safety legislation and the manufacturers’ maintenance instructions. The Person You will be an industry professional, who is looking to engage the next generation of engineers in CNC machining and mechanical engineering. You will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, ready to contribute to the day to day operation and maintenance of the school’s laboratories and to work with students, academics and clients. You will have a demonstrable track record in the field of mechanical engineering and workshop practices. You will be qualified to an appropriate HNC or an equivalent City & Guilds qualification. You will be familiar with workshop practices. The Faculty There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing at Kingston University. We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross-discipline innovation and creativity. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, scene-of-crime house, flight simulators and a Learjet. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector. Interviews for this position are proposed to be held on Wednesday 6 May 2020. Closing date: 19 th April 2020 For further information please contact David Utton, Head of Faculty Technical Services. Kingston University values the diversity of its student and staff body. We are committed to providing a fully inclusive environment to ensure consistent and holistic support for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We recognise our duty under the Equality Act 2010 to prevent discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between different people when carrying out their activities. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. To apply click on ‘Apply for this job’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobskingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.