Job Summary

Mechanical biased technician with electrical experience.

Reporting To

Manager and project shift lead engineer

Direct Reports

No direct reports

Internal Relationships

Working within a project team to assemble and test a satellite

External Relationships

Working off site with team to test the satellite

Job Profile

Working as a member of an AIT Operations team to consistently produce items which conform to all quality requirements in accordance with the production plan.

Work to the required process standard as dictated by the relevant area skills matrix. To mentor when required with certain products, activities.

Work to shop floor documentation such as routings, drawing, work instructions and bills of material.

Responsible for the completion of all paperwork relating to the operations undertaken, including traceability stamps and recording any other additional information as required.

Responsible for working to and complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health and safety requirements (COSHH)

From time to time you may be asked to work off site; this may be in UK or abroad.

To play an active part in 5S, lean production and continuous improvement activities.

Skills/Experience Required

Essential -

Proven production record in a similar role
Working in a team environment.
Produce a consistent, high quality product in line with production paperwork.
Certified as competent in the required skills as dedicated by the area skills matrix - various bonding (epoxy, paste, Silicon), riveting,
wire thread inserts, panel repair, torqueing, working at height and in confined spaces, fine limit small assemblies.
Undertake production activities in the required timescale in line with the production plan.
Work alongside production control, shop floor engineering and inspection.

Desirable -

Electrical skills - crimping, soldering, routing harnesses and mating connectors

Target Industries

Space
Aerospace
Communications
High Tech Manufacturing

Education & Training

Essential -

Apprenticeship in the aerospace industry or strong experience in a similar role

Desirable -

Electrical training

Working Pattern

Stevenage working -

Monday to Friday rotating shifts of 06.00 to 14.00 & 14.00 to 22.00 - regular opportunity for additional hours mid-week & weekends.

Shift work rate uplift of 20% for base site

Working at other UK/overseas sites -

similar shifts but flexibility will be required

Travel

Opportunity for long periods of time working at other UK and overseas sites during test phase - with two months' notice of when & travel/accommodation expenses paid

Rate enhancements for working off base site will also be offered on a project/location basis

Extension

Probable extension after initial contract duration

Base of Work

This role will be working on site full time - free parking is provided

Reason for vacancy

Workload

Interview Process

One stage interview - on site (work clothes and safety footwear required for a skills test)

Guidant Global (Airbus) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.