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Production Assembler (Portsmouth)
6 months
£14.58 /hr PAYE (basic, if shift work not required)
Main role and responsibilities:
To perform mechanical integration activities:
Equipment integration
Waveguide integration
Coax cable integration
DC harness integration and connector mating and de-mating
Structural component integration
Test instrumentation integration (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers) wiring activities (crimping)
Use of basic hand tools (torque tools, screwdrivers, spanners, measurement tools and etc.).
Basic engineering hand skills (filing, drilling, tapping, heli-coil installation)
Ensuring workspace is kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S policy
Following tool control procedures
Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Ensuring correct completion of build paperwork for all activities you have performed
Interpreting technical documentation (schematical drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes and integration procedures)
3D model navigation
Support movement and lifting operations using overhead crane and other Mechanical Ground Support Equipment.
Qualifications:
HNC or HND in an engineering production or maintenance field
Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production or maintenance field
Experience:
Essential:
Assembly experience of the following in high quality manufacturing area:
Detailed assembly and integration (equipment and processes similar to, or to the standard required for aerospace industry).
Basic engineering hand skills
Experience using basic hand tools
Tool control
Technical documentation
Handling and use of chemicals and hazardous substances
Harness securing methods
Experience use of Measuring equipment, Vernier Callipers / Micrometre
Desirable:
Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment
Machine shop trained
Installation and removal coaxial cables / DC harnesses
Experience carrying out structural activities
MLI (Multi-Layered Insulation) blanket installation and tailoring experience
Previous experience of space/aerospace inspection activities
Inspection of critical electronic/electrical/electro-
ESA, aerospace or other high quality wiring experience
Knowledge on RF systems
Must be able to work at height and in a restricted space
Shift work:
Shift work and weekend work required. Please apply for more details
