We are recruiting an experienced Assembly Operator & Tester to join an established aerospace manufacturing operation. This hands-on position is ideal for a skilled Mechanical Assembler, Production Assembler, Assembly Technician or Manufacturing Operator with experience in precision mechanical assembly, component testing and safety-critical manufacturing.
You will manufacture, assemble and test precision components to engineering drawings, work instructions and aerospace quality standards, ensuring consistent product quality, safety and production efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out precision mechanical assembly and manual assembly of components and sub-assemblies.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing work instructions.
- Set up and operate jigs, fixtures and assembly or testing equipment.
- Perform component testing, inspection and measurement to required quality standards.
- Support manufacturing processes including soldering, potting, brazing, grit blasting, part marking and electrical testing.
- Identify manufacturing defects, support root cause analysis and maintain accurate production records.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
- Work closely with Production Engineering, Quality Engineering and Operations teams to improve manufacturing processes.
Skills and Experience Required
- Proven hands-on mechanical assembly experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed assembly instructions.
- Experience in at least two of the following: mechanical assembly, soldering, encapsulation/potting, induction brazing, grit blasting, laser/dot peen marking or electrical testing.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment such as digital calipers, micrometers or gauges.
- Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and commitment to quality and health and safety.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, production quality and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
Experience with J-STD-001 soldering, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, dielectric testing, helium leak testing, NDT inspection, SAP, coil winding or manual machining would be advantageous.
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