Manufacturing Technician

Company Background

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security? What if that energy source could also help reduce climate change? We believe that’s fusion energy. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford, UK. We have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion energy.

In addition to fusion energy, Tokamak Energy is recognised as the leader in High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) magnet, design, numerical modelling, and prototyping. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets.

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK’s Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, currently employs a growing team of over 250 people with experts from the UK and around the world. It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities. The company has 70 families of patent applications and has raised $250 million, comprising $200m from private investors and $50m from the UK and US governments. Our US subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team who are striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable energy for all.

Overview of the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the magnets department in all aspects of magnet manufacturing. The candidate will need to be a highly motivated team player requiring low supervision and have experience of the production of small parts.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake the manufacture of coils and other small parts by hand and on jigs and platforms, working with high value components.
• Precious metal work including copper
• Support the day to day running of laboratories, through daily checks, and the correct storage of components.
• Operate HTS magnet coil manufacturing and assembly tooling according to defined work instructions.
• Complete quality checks.
• Be responsible for workshop organisation and tidiness.

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties

This job includes the

• Regular manual handling
• Use of PPE on a daily basis (full training will be given)

Requirements

• Assembly of small parts with attention to detail
• Soldering experience
• Able to closely follow workflow and instructions
• Able to maintain a clean working area
• Able to work unsupervised
• An awareness of quality standards
• Safety conscious and aware of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Whilst experience is valuable, training will be given on all aspects of the role. A keenness to learn is as important.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and 3 festive days to be used between Christmas and the New Year)
• Company pension scheme
• Eligible for company share option scheme
• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance
• A range of financial benefits including death in service and critical illness cover
• Cycle to work scheme

No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Important information for candidates

Pre-employment screening

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.

Data privacy

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation

Equality of opportunity

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Working arrangements

Please note, due to the nature of work for role 100% onsite working is required and hybrid working is not currently an option.

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.