We are recruiting for a Skilled Prototype Wire person for a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment to the aerospace, defence, rail & transport, telecoms and energy market places for over 30 years.
The company have built their reputation by providing their customers with exceptional service and system support, consistently solving their technically complex test engineering challenges wherever they are located.
Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Please call Alan for more details on both the position and the company.
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week, typically comprising of 8 hours Monday-Thursday, 5 hours Friday Working Week: Mon-Thurs = 8 hours paid (8.5 hours on site), flexible start/finish (as early as 7am start, 4pm finish, or as late as 9am start, 6pm finish.
Friday = 5 hours paid (early start as 7am) All employees now have the option to move to a compressed 4 day working week (typically 37 hours Monday-Thursday) Employees have the option to request flexible working (subject to company policy) Overtime: x1.3 hourly rate for each 0.25 hours worked past 37, x1.50 hourly rate for any weekends or bank holidays worked Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset, Site based.
Job Summary Producing looms/cable assemblies & test equipment items from drawings & kits to the required build standards and agreed time frames.
minimum information & by liaising with in-house engineers.
Our preference is for Prototype Wire Persons to join our growing team but we are also interested in Production Wire Persons who are experienced in producing high-quality sub-assemblies, looms and cable assemblies to IPC 620/military/aerospace standards We make prototype and very small production runs of bespoke test systems, harnesses and subassemblies (i.e., typically no more of 3 of the same product) Responsibilities Able to solder to a consistently high standard Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing & splicing to aerospace standards Wiring of cabinets and fixtures Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential) Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications Able to liaise with in-house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assemblies Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams Able to solder to a consistently high standard Familiar with a variety of mil spec connectors, cable production techniques Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3 Able to work to deadlines Tidy, methodical and accurate Own standard wiring tools (specialized tools will be supplied) Able to work independently Good team player Willing to provide on-site support at customer premises when required ESD awareness Qualifications and Experience: Experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defense / Aerospace sector) IPC 620 certified Demonstrated capability by skills test Full driving license Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria Benefits 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Holiday can be taken in hours rather than full or half days if the employee prefers Company pension Access to a national employee rewards scheme, offering discounts and offers on brand name fashion, days out and restaurants.
To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.
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