Production Assistant - Assembly

Job description

Production Assistant - Assembler

Your new company
Our client is a thriving independent UK defence contractor specialising in the design, development, integration and through-life support of Communications and Electronic Systems. As a systems engineering house, we have a proven track record for the rapid realisation of demanding defence industry design tasks combined with high quality manufacturing.

Your new role
You will operate as part of a developing team, responsible for Electronic and Mechanical assembly of equipment from the development and manufacturing of bespoke products to the ongoing support of products to meet customer business needs. This will be achieved by focusing on set customer delivery milestones, of quality, on time and to budget.

This role would be ideal for a candidate that brings with them experience of electronic and mechanical assembly operations and an eagerness to learn.
Surface mount experience and certification to IPC standards.
Able to review and understand Job Cards, production\/Development drawings, Test plans, Technical instructions and Process documents.
Ability to inspect parts and identify defects prior to and during the manufacturing and assembly process.
Competently inspect components and sub-assemblies in accordance with the quality standards and production schedule within the required tolerances and technical specification.
Able to kit parts, hand tools and other equipment to complete assembly ensuring that all materials are correct and to standard, fitting to the required specification.
Ability to solder wire-to-wire, wire-to-terminal, wire-to-bucket, all to be undertaken against the recognised company standards as laid down in IPC-A-610C.
Ensure looms are formed against wiring schedules to achieve the required dimensional and visual standard.
Enable Identification of areas for potential process improvement and communicate opportunities as necessary.
To monitor the fitness for purpose of tools, equipment and provide for their replacement and\/or recalibration so that tools and equipment are calibrated and are in a usable condition, suitable for purpose.

What you'll need to succeed
Ability to obtain UK security clearance
Minimum of 2 GCSE's or their equivalent ideally Maths & English.
Technical experience in manufacturing, assembly, repair, modification of electronic components or systems.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Proficient with use of hand tools and test equipment.
Ability to read and understand electronic and mechanical drawings.
Knowledge of electronic Components.
A basic understanding of electrical & electronics requirements.
Competent in IPC 610 and 620 standards
Good at multi-tasking
Computer proficient with office 365 and the ability to pick up software programmes quickly.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

What you'll get in return
Salary + Benefits

What you need to do now
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