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Morson Jobs Portsmouth, Adamson House, 2 Centenary Way, Manchester (2026)

27/05/2026

Production Planner
Location: Portsmouth
PAY RATES:
30.46 per hour PAYE plus 4.43 per hour holiday pay. Or 40.95 per hour Umbrella/ 37 hours a week / 12 months PLUS/ temp-perm.

WORKING HOURS:
7.30am-4.15pm Mon-Thursday. Friday 7.30am-12.30. SITE BASED.
37 hours per week (flexible)
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Morson are recruiting Production Planners on behalf of a leading maritime services defence client based at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Experience required is highly flexible. Those from either maritime/Naval OR engineering planning/TRADE backgrounds will be considered. Ship repair experience would be highly advantageous but not essential. Experience can be highly transferable.
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Production Planner Role overview:

- To convert customer requirements into production ready tasks, suitable for integration into a deliverable project schedules whilst remaining simple to prepare and deliver.

- General planning and scheduling of ship repair tasks

- Liaising with engineers and cost engineers on a daily basis
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Experience required (flexible)

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications and customer requirements and liaise with customer where necessary to resolve technical issues.

- PC literate and competent with Microsoft Excel/Access and able to use an ERP system without supervision to undertake the planning role.

- Awareness of general H&S/Environmental regulations and safe working practices

- Refit/installation/repair experience in a shipyard environment desirable but not essential

- Working knowledge of /Commercial platforms and systems along with MoD systems (desirable) and references for technical data such as BRs etc.

- Logical, analytical and structured approach to problem solving

- Self management and motivation to identify and deliver tasks within acceptable time frames with minimal guidance and supervision

- Able to support other team members and monitor own and team progress against planned delivery and quality targets and to contribute to continuous improvement of the planning function.

- Excellent communication skills both verbally / written

27/05/2026

Welder
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £19.90 per hour
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Our client is looking for a skilled Welder to join their engineering team in Portsmouth

This position is on days Mon-Fri working within an engineering workshop on precision products

A proven work history working on aluminium with TIG & MIG, some experience on stainless and thin gauge steel would be advantageous

Preferable to have been coded or have a good level of experience

Due to the nature of the product we are only able to accept applications from EU/UK nationals

Applicants must currently live within a commutable distance of Portsmouth

12/05/2026

CNC Machinist (Weekend Shift)
Location: Havant, Hampshire, England
Salary: £37 - 50 per hour
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-The weekend shift will be on 12hr Days & Nights across Friday, Saturday and Sunday (so min 36hrs).
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We are looking for exceptional machinists, so the rate is highly competitive and includes subsidised accommodation and meals.
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Our World leading client has an immediate requirement for several CNC Machinists for their new Weekend Shift. Successful candidates will be highly experienced with running complex 5 axis machining centres, ideally using Mazatrol Smooth operating software.
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Position Description:
Setting and operating of 5 axis CNC machining centres for the manufacture of high precision, high quality, and low volume machined parts used in the assembly of critical systems supplied to the maritime industry.
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for machining of parts on 5 axis CNC machining centres
- Stropping, lifting and loading materials (use of slings and overhead cranes)
- Working to engineering drawings and making CNC programming edits
-Tooling set up, support with program and process improvement activities
- Undertaking program prove out activities, parts measurement and inspection
- Ensuring product quality and conformance to specification
- Perform machine TPM activities and ensure good area housekeeping
- Work safely in line with the companies Health and Safety policy
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Essential Experience:
- High level of competency in setting and operating 5 axis machining centres.
- Experience of I.S.O programs
- Understand health & safety environment/procedures
- Working from Engineering drawings
- Use of measuring equipment including verniers, stick mic’s & probes
- Setup and machining of castings using dial indicators and probes
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Education:
Indentured apprenticeship or HNC / HND in a highly relevant engineering discipline
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Desired Experience:
- CNC programming of parts including program generation, editing offline programme
- Mazatrol program edit and creation 5 years (min) engineering experience within the manufacturing industry
- 5 years (min) CNC programming knowledge
- Modern tool cutting knowledge
- CAM experience (Mastercam & Edgecam)
- CI experience (Lean 7 wastes)
- Safety / 5S work ethic
- Computer literate (Microsoft)
- Manual handling, slinging and lifting, and use of cranes up to 3T
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Skills:
- Good communicator with all levels of business (written & verbal)
- Ability to drive improvements
-Quality first mindset and ability to follow process and company standards
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For security reasons, applications can only be considered from EU/UK nationals, able to pass BPSS security clearance

12/05/2026

Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
Location: Southampton
Salary: £41k per year
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Due to their continued success (and an expansion of the facility) our World class client has a requirement for an additional Maintenance (Shift) Technician.
If you have a passion for technical challenges and a drive to support cutting-edge operations, this may be the role for you.
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Day-to-Day Duties:
Weekly pre-work checks of cruise and operational assets.
Berth prepping for the cruise operations, including fender, passenger boarding bridge & gangway positioning, including pre-user checks. Terminal walkthroughs checking the facilities.
Assisting the day maintenance team / other departments as business requirements allow and is required.
Reactive maintenance port wide on assets which contribute to the smooth running of the port.
Arrival / Departure operations of cruise ships calling to Southampton entailing the installation of passenger boarding bridges, Crew gangways, Water supply. Throughout the call the shift team liaise with the terminal liaison officer on a reactive basis to attend breakdowns / failures.
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Skills and Experience:
Mixed electrical and mechanical role (with a preference for electrical experience).
Valid UK driving license.
Ability to work at heights.
NVQ Level 3 (or an apprenticeship) in a relevant engineering discipline.
17th / 18th Edition wiring certification not essential, but would be desirable.
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Shift Pattern
The role operates on a 21 day rotating shift pattern; including early and late start and finishing times, as well as weekend work. The early shift starts at 4:30AM and ends at 1:30PM, while the late shift begins at 1:15PM and concludes at 10:15PM.
The role attracts a highly competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to a employee assistance program, wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers

12/05/2026

Commercial Manager
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £48 per hour
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Morson Edge are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the team with their prestigious client at their site in Portsmouth

Are you interested in contributing to the UK’s defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities?

Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team.
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Responsibilities:
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Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including:

• Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity
• Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions
• Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts
• Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements
• Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed
• Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms
• Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance
• Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts
• Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management
• Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment
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Skill Set
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Essential skills & experience:

• Demonstrated experience within the commercial field
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Experience in a competitive bid situation
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of the defence industry
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability
• Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance
• Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level
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Desirable skills & experience:

• Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales
• Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts
• Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act
• Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals
• A self-starter, capable of delivering a high quality complex workload with minimum supervision
• Experience in the subject of continuous improvement
• Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level
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Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be SC cleared or eligible for this level of clearance

30/04/2026

Manufacturing Assemblers
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, England
Salary: £17.50 per hour
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Our World leading defence client has a requirement for a number of highly dextrous Assemblers. Successful candidates will need to have recent experience from a similar environment (lasers, fibreoptics or microelectronics would be particularly suitable).

The Manufacturing Assemblers will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and process control of electronic or semiconductor devices to ensure products meet quality, reliability, and performance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Assemble parts and subassemblies using hand tools, fixtures, and equipment
- Follow work instructions, drawings, and standard operating procedures
- Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards
- Inspect assembled products for defects and ensure conformance to specifications
- Report quality issues, equipment problems, or material shortages - Maintain a clean and organised work area (5S)
- Follow all safety policies and procedures
- Complete required production and quality documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
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--Qualifications & Experience--
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- Prior manufacturing or assembly experience essential
- Ability to read basic drawings and work instructions
- Experience using hand tools and precision assembly equipment
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Skills & Competencies
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- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, with ability to manipulate extremely small parts with consistent accuracy
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Time management and reliability
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Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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- Previous experience working in Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled)
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Repetitive motion and fine motor tasks may be required
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Roles & Responsibilities
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Assembly & Production
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- Assemble components, subassemblies, and finished products according to work instructions and drawings
- Use hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and assembly equipment safely and correctly
- Meet production targets while maintaining quality standards
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Quality Control
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- Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure they meet specifications
- Identify, report, and help correct defects or non-conformances
- Follow quality procedures and documentation requirements
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Safety & Compliance

- Follow all safety rules, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Handle ESD-Sensitive Devices following company ESD control procedures
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workstation (5S)
- Report safety hazards, incidents, or near misses
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Documentation & Reporting

- Complete production records and maintain process checklists accurately
- Track quantities produced, scrap, and rework
- Communicate issues related to materials, equipment, or processes
- Ability to consult /Liaise with Engineering Teams on task requirements
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For security reasons, applications can only be accepted from UK nationals, with the ability to pass BPSS security clearance.
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These roles are being recruited on a long term contract basis, but (due to the level of training involved) permanent opportunities are expected to be available in the future.

30/04/2026

Electro-Plating Technician
Location: Southampton, Hampshire, England
Salary: £18 per hour
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Our World leading defence client has a requirement for an Electro-Plating Technician. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate recent experience from a similar environment (ideally covering plating, pickling, passivation, chemical handling etc).

To carry out metal finishing and electroplating processes safely and accurately, ensuring coated components meet quality, thickness, and appearance specifications while complying with environmental and safety standards.
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Key Responsibilities
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--Plating Operations--

- Prepare components for plating (cleaning, degreasing, rinsing, masking)
- Set up and operate plating tanks (e.g. zinc, nickel, chrome, copper, silver & gold)
- Monitor bath chemistry, temperature, voltage, and current
- Load and unload parts using racks, jigs, or barrels
- Carry out post-plating processes such as passivation, drying, and inspection
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--Quality Control--

- Inspect plated parts for thickness, adhesion, finish, and defects
- Use measuring tools (scales, micrometers, thickness gauges, test panels)
- Identify and correct plating faults (burning, blistering, poor coverage)
- Record process data and quality results
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--Maintenance & Housekeeping--

- Maintain tanks, filters, pumps, and anodes
- Assist with bath make-up, replenishment, and chemical additions
- Keep work areas clean and organised Support waste treatment and effluent control processes
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--Health, Safety & Environment--

- Follow COSHH and chemical handling procedures
- Wear and maintain appropriate PPE Handle acids, alkalis, and metal salts safely
- Comply with environmental and waste disposal regulations
- Report spills, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately

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Technical Skills
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- Understanding of electroplating principles
- Ability to follow Process sheets and work instructions
- Basic chemical handling and measurement
- Fault-finding and problem-solving in plating processes
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Personal Skills
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- Attention to detail and consistency
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong safety awareness
- Reliable and methodical approach to work
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Qualifications & Experience
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- Previous experience in a plating or metal finishing environment (preferred)
- On-the-job training typically provided NVQ / vocational qualification in Surface Treatment or Manufacturing (desirable) - Basic literacy and numeracy skills required
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Working Conditions
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- Industrial workshop environment
- Standing for long periods
- Exposure to chemicals (with PPE and controls)
- Shift work may be required
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For security reasons, applications can only be accepted from UK nationals, with the ability to pass BPSS security clearance.
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These roles are being recruited on a long term contract basis, but (due to the level of training involved) permanent opportunities are expected to be available in the future.

30/04/2026

Press Operator (Nights)
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Salary: £14.50 per hour + Shift allowance
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Due to implementing a new night shift, my client is looking for a Press Operator to join their engineering team in Portsmouth
Full training will be provided for the right candidate
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To be considered applicants must have:

- A proven work history in machine operating within a manufacturing / engineering environment

- Knowledge of metal fabrication or dealing with metal components within manufacturing

- Able to work a permanent 4 x 10hour night shift

- Able to complete an intense training pattern

- Live within a commutable distance of Portsmouth
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This position will be offered as a temp to permanent role

10/04/2026

CNC Turner (Programmer)
Location:Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Salary: £45k - 52.5k per year
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Are you a time-served CNC Turner, with secure knowledge of using the Fanuc operating system and driven tooling? If you are, we may have just opportunity you are looking for!

Our client is a long established provider of engineering solutions to the aerospace, marine, defence, food and biopharma industries.

They require a self-motivated and professional machinist to support the Works Manager with setting up and programming a range of modern, well maintained machine tools.

Other primary duties may include:

The consistent production of high quality, close tolerance, low volume components

Assist with overseeing tooling, jaw set up and program management.

Supporting turning operations across multi-axis, multi-spindle and live tooling lathes.

Assist with the production of pre-sales prototype components.

Assist R&D and Sales teams with estimating and costing RFI’s / quotations and tenders.

Process improvement and operational optimisation.

Quality control and compliance documentation / traceability.

Training of setter / operators and apprentices.

20/03/2026

Assembly Technician Contract role
Location Southampton, Hampshire
Salary:
£18 per hour
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Our World leading defence client has a requirement for a skilled Assembly Technician. The successful candidate will need to have recent experience from a similar environment (lasers, fibreoptics or microelectronics would be highly suitable).

To perform highly precise manual assembly and finishing operations on small, delicate, or high-tolerance components where exceptional hand dexterity, steady control, and attention to microscopic detail are critical to product quality and safety.
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Key Responsibilities

Assemble micro-scale or high-precision components using hand tools, tweezers, microscopes, or magnification systems
Perform fine alignment, fitting, and adjustment of components within extremely tight tolerances Handle fragile materials (e.g. micro-electronics, thin wires, miniature fasteners, precision springs) without damage Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify defects not detectable by automated systems Execute repetitive, detail-intensive tasks while maintaining consistent quality over extended periods Follow exacting work instructions, schematics, and standard operating procedures Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required Accurately document assembly steps, quality checks, and deviations Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues
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Required Skills & Abilities (Critical)

Exceptional fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
Ability to manipulate extremely small parts with consistent accuracy Steady hands with minimal tremor under magnification High tactile sensitivity and spatial awareness Strong visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) Ability to maintain focus on intricate tasks for long durations Superior attention to detail and error detection Patience and discipline in repetitive precision work
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Physical & Cognitive Requirements

-Prolonged seated or static working positions
Frequent use of fingers, hands, and wrists for delicate movements Ability to work under magnification or microscopes Strong concentration and mental stamina Ability to work at a controlled, methodical pace without rushing
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Experience & Background (Preferred)

Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar fields
Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled) Familiarity with precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment

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Quality & Performance Standards

Zero-defect mindset with strict adherence to tolerance limits
Consistent output quality across high-volume or high-complexity builds Compliance with safety, cleanliness, and quality regulations
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Ideal Candidate Traits

Naturally meticulous and detail-oriented
Calm, steady, and methodical under pressure Takes pride in craftsmanship and precision Highly reliable and process-driven
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For security reasons, applications can only be accepted from UK nationals, with the ability to pass BPSS security clearance.

This role is being recruited on a long term contract basis, but (due to the level of training involved) permanent opportunities are expected to be available in the future.

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Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm