Mechanical Assembly Technician in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Mechanical Assembly Technician (Aerospace)
Clearance - BPSS
Job Summary

To perform mechanical integration activities:
* Equipment integration
* Waveguide integration
* Coax cable integration
* DC harness integration and connector mating and de-mating
* Structural component integration
* Test instrumentation integration (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers)
* Wiring activities (crimping)
* Use of basic hand tools (torque tools, screwdrivers, spanners, measurement tools and etc.).
* Basic engineering hand skills (filing, drilling, tapping, Heli-coil installation)
* Prepare, apply, handle and dispose of chemical and hazardous substances in accordance with COSHH requirements
* Ensuring workspace is kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S policy
* Following tool control procedures
* Active participation in continuous improvement activities
* Ensuring correct completion of build paperwork for all activities you have performed
* Interpreting technical documentation (schematically drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes and integration procedures)
* 3D model navigation
* Support movement and lifting operations using overhead crane and other MGSE (Mechanical Ground Support Equipment).

Shift work and weekend work required. Successful candidates may initially be on straight days or early and late shift (depending on Training room availability) whilst they are trained, this is expected to be for a period of 2 weeks for which they will be paid the basic hourly rate. They will then move to a shift pattern, which varies dependent upon payload, however, the information below is indicative of the more common shifts and their allowances.

Skills/Experience Required

Mechanical Assembly Technician Essential -
Assembly experience of the following in high quality manufacturing area:

* Detailed assembly and integration (equipment and processes similar to, or to the standard required for aerospace industry).
* Basic engineering hand skills
* Experience using basic hand tools
* Tool control
* Technical documentation
* Handling and use of chemicals and hazardous substances
* Harness securing methods
* Experience use of Measuring equipment, Vernier Callipers / Micrometre

Mechanical Assembly Technician Desirable -

* Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
* Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment
* Machine shop trained
* Installation and removal coaxial cables / DC harnesses
* Experience carrying out structural activities
* MLI (Multi-Layered Insulation) blanket installation and tailoring experience
* Previous experience of space/aerospace inspection activities
* Inspection of critical electronic/electrical/electro-mechanical hardware
* ESA, aerospace or other high quality wiring experience
* Knowledge on RF systems
* Must be able to work at height and in a restricted space

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.