Specialist Mechanical Technician

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £29.43 per hour + £22.24 PAYE, £26.24 LTD
Reference 2827297_1678794902
Duration 12 months

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.