Production Operative

Job description

Alpha 3Alpha 3 is an Avnet-owned electronic engineering company, supporting a wide range of customers with cable harnesses, electrical components and complex electrical mechanical assemblies via four business divisions. It has built its reputation on delivering trusted solutions into a variety of market sectors including Industrial, Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Rail and Automotive, all manufactured in the UK. Each division focuses on different services, from CCS and CTL supporting customers with sub contract manufacturing of cable and electro mechanical assemblies, to DEM designing and manufacturing electrical components and Tekdata in delivering high integrity, high performance cable harnesses.An exciting opportunity to join our busy Alpha 3 Manufacturing team has become available! We have numerous vacancies for Production Operatives, based Scunthorpe . This is a full-time position, on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will report to the Production Supervisors.As an Operative your primary function will be to accurately assembly components into high specification electronic cabling and applying the knowledge and training that will be provided by the Company for the right candidates.As a successful candidate you will have great attention to detail and good hand and eye coordination. Having the ability to concentrate for long periods of time you will excel in working to strict tolerances and deadlines as required to meet our customer order book. To be able to manipulate components efficiently you will have a good manual dexterity. You will demonstrate a willingness to work and have a good positive attitude.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Successful candidates will be required, but not limited, to undertake:-Cable preparation for soldering and crimping techniquesCutting and stripping of cable to correct measurementsFlux applications and cleaning techniquesHeat shrinking using a heat gun and understanding the temperature and techniques requiredUse of test meter and other test equipmentEnd to end completion of cable assemblies, ensuring products are finished to a high standardAny other cable assembly duties as requiredFollowing health and safety advice at all times and reporting any concerns to your direct line managerKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Essentia lTo understand Company policies, procedures and other relevant correspondence, drawings and metric and imperial measurements, a basic understanding of written and spoken English along with basic mathematics is required.Desirable (Preferred but not essential):Experience within an electronics/manufacturing environment would be advantageous.Experience of reading schematic drawings.IPC 620 is preferred but not essential.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?In addition to a basic salary of £8.91 per hour, we also offer other benefits such as FREE onsite parking, and more, such as Cycle to Work Scheme, auto enrolment pension, early finish on Fridays, flexibility within working hours as may be agreed from time to time, no mandatory weekend working or shifts.Overtime and Outwork (piecework) scheme may also be available once fully competent and trained.Joining our business, is an opportunity to join a business that is investing in it's future, one where you are able to develop and learn and where people are at the heart of what we do!WHAT NEXT?Please click on the link to Apply, your CV will be reviewed within 7 days and if successful in the shortlisting process, we will contact you directly. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center in your region: Americas applicants - , Asia applicants - , EMEA applicants - .Job Applicant EMEA Imprints