Assembly Technician - Vehicles
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Duration (Contract/Fixed Term): 24 months
Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Mon-Thurs)
Specific Job Description
- Competent technician capable of electrical and mechanical assembly and integration of complex systems working from drawings and engineering instruction.
- Competent and safe use of all hand and air tools. Use of Jigs, fixtures and measuring tools on precision assemblies.
- Problem solver with a positive attitude.
- Working with support from engineering group a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on high value hardware.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Proven experience as a Vehicle Assembly Technician, armoured vehicle/Aircraft Assembly Technician or similar role.
- Ability to complete set ups and perform quality and performance testing.
- Ability to work from written instructions with limited supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools and measuring equipment with high accuracy.
- Ability to liaise with the test support, engineering and Quality functions.
- Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work to ensure quality defects are mitigated.
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Understanding of "clean as you go"/6S/FOD/Tool control programs mandatory.
- Experienced with quality inspection points and process documentation.
- A very high level of health and safety awareness.
- Must be able to take direction well and is a strong team player.
- Extreme attention to detail and continual pursuit of perfection.
- Excellent listening and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and problem-solving skills.
Desired skills, qualifications and experience
- Previous experience working in manufacturing work environments with assembly and fitting experience.
The Assembly Technician - Vehicles role will involve working on UK classified programmes, the candidate must therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance