Mechanical Technician
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Mechanical Technician at elasticStage: King's Cross, United Kingdom; On-site; Full time; Mid; Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: King's Cross, United Kingdom, On-site
- Role classification: Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, Full time, Mid
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-12.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
Cutting Edge Music Tech - On-Demand Vinyl Records
We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to help us redefine the physical and digital music industry. elasticStage is building the world’s first on-demand vinyl and CD platform, unlocking physical music for the Digital Creator era. By 2030, there will be over 250 million music creators globally, most locked out of physical formats due to high minimum runs and operational complexity. elasticStage solves this through patented on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing technology, powering a free-to-use platform where creators can produce and sell physical releases worldwide with no upfront costs or minimum quantities.
And we are scaling fast:
- 100,000+ creators are using the product within our first year of commercialisation.
- Aiming for 20X growth by 2027.
- Partnerships with SoundCloud and Amuse (with more major partners to come!).
- Shipped to 79 countries.
- 4.7★ on Trustpilot and Google.
- Recently raised a new funding, bringing the total capital raised to £30M.
- Just moved to new office in Kings Cross.
We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join our team on a short-term contract basis (1–2 weeks). This is a hands-on workshop role focused on the manufacture, finishing, inspection, and assembly of precision mechanical components and subassemblies. The successful candidate will be comfortable working from engineering drawings, using manual workshop equipment, and maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship throughout the build process.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture subassembly components to engineering specifications and stated tolerances.
- Turn components on a manual lathe to the required dimensions and surface finish requirements.
- Perform cutting operations on tubes using appropriate workshop equipment.
- Carry out tube bending operations to specified geometries using dedicated bending equipment.
- Bond components using two-part epoxy adhesives, including:
- Surface preparation
- Adhesive mixing
- Application
- Fixturing
- Controlled curing
- Deburr machined and cut components to remove sharp edges and ensure safe handling and functional performance.
- Polish components to the required cosmetic and functional surface finish.
- Inspect components during manufacture and on completion using measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, profile gauges, and visual inspection techniques.
- Identify and communicate any drawing ambiguities, manufacturing concerns, or buildability issues to the Design Engineer.
- Assemble finished components into subassemblies in accordance with drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Assist with production and quality documentation as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment.
- Follow all relevant health and safety procedures.