Multi‑Skilled Heat Exchanger Production Technician

About the role

Vestas aircoil is expanding its new manufacturing facility in Peterlee and is looking for multi‑skilled technicians to join the heat‑exchanger production team. You will work hands‑on to manufacture, refurbish and test Dry Air Coolers (DAC) and Charge Air Coolers (CAC) for global customers.

Key responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble heat‑exchanger components and finished units.
• Operate specialist production equipment such as Progression Punch machines, tube decoilers, cutting machines and multi‑tube expanding machines.
• Perform oxy‑propane brazing, pressure testing and quality inspections.
• Refurbish, repair, disassemble, clean and inspect returned customer heat exchangers.
• Read and follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Complete production and quality documentation and support continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment.

Required profile

• Experience in one or more of the following: manufacturing and production, machine operation, mechanical assembly, brazing or fabrication, pressure testing and quality inspection, maintenance and repair, HVAC.
• Willingness to develop additional skills through full training on products, processes and equipment.

Required skills

• Operation of Progression Punch machines.
• Use of tube decoiler and cutting machines.
• Use of multi‑tube expanding machines.
• Oxy‑propane brazing techniques.
• Pressure testing of heat‑exchanger units.
• Quality inspection and documentation.
• Mechanical assembly of heat‑exchanger cores.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings.