AEM - Winding Technician - Luton

Blue Arrow; Caddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

39-hour week

Mon-Fri

Early finish Fridays

Full training provided

Modern workshop

Aerospace skill development

Temp-to-perm

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Blue Arrow is hiring a Winding Technician to repair, overhaul and test aircraft electrical components used in aviation power generation systems. You will wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist techniques and work with enamel-coated copper wire in a modern engineering environment.

You'll follow technical drawings, perform precision measurements, and conduct electrical testing. The role offers a 39-hour, Mon-Fri week with an early finish on Fridays and a genuine

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist winding techniques.
• Work with enamel-coated copper wire and specialist hand tools.
• Carry out cleaning and preparation processes using ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Complete brazing, resistance welding and flame welding connections.
• Perform electrical testing using resistance and high-voltage testing equipment.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete all work in line with quality, safety and aerospace regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to follow drawings

Tools

Measuring equipment

Micrometers/Verniers

Ultrasonic cleaning equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

As a Winding Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, overhaul and testing of aircraft electrical components used within aviation power generation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Wind stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialist winding techniques.
• Work with enamel-coated copper wire and specialist hand tools.
• Carry out cleaning and preparation processes using ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Complete brazing, resistance welding and flame welding connections.
• Perform electrical testing using resistance and high-voltage testing equipment.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using micrometers, verniers, height gauges and other precision measuring instruments.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Complete all work in line with quality, safety and aerospace regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate production and inspection records.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Winder, Coil Winder or Motor Rewinder.
• Electrical or electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Aerospace, aviation, defence or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience of soldering, brazing or welding techniques.
• Electrical testing experience.

What You’ll Receive

• £12.71 per hour
• 39-hour working week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Early finish on Fridays
• Full training provided where required
• Modern engineering and workshop environment
• Opportunity to develop specialist aerospace skills
• Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Long-term career prospects with a leading aerospace business

Suitable Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience as:

• Winder
• Coil Winder
• Motor Rewinder
• Electrical Assembler
• Electro-Mechanical Technician
• Mechanical Assembler
• Production Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Aerospace Technician
• Repair Technician

If you're looking for a hands-on engineering role with long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop specialist aerospace skills,

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