Assembler

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Teledyne Microwave UK, designs and manufactures RF technology for aerospace, defence and industrial markets. We are a world leader, with a strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, safety and sustainability.

Join our operations team to contribute to delicate hand assembly, follow strict procedures, and support lean manufacturing initiatives like 5S and Kaizen as part of the Teledyne Production System.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in electronic assembly is essential.
• High level of dexterity.
• Solid, quality minded work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read complex assembly drawings and process instructions.

Responsibilities

• Delicate hand assembly of electronic devices using soldering, epoxy and bonding techniques, specifically under microscope.
• Follow, maintain and uphold all Company Operating Procedures, Quality Instructions and associated policies.
• Working to process specifications, manufacturing instructions and required standards as determined by the product design.
• Meet requirements of line and audit inspection to maintain AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements.
• Follow written, pictorial and verbal working instructions from Engineers and other team members.
• Highlight any re-work issues and record all failures as required by company operating procedures
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and free of ESD hazards at all times and ensure all planned maintenance responsibilities are carried out.
• Work with the Engineering team and Operations Support Engineering team during redesign and new product introduction.
• Work with the Operations Test teams and ensure smooth flow of product is maintained.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and any new working initiatives.
• Report any problems with materials or equipment to their Operations management team.
• Assist with training new operators as required.
• Assist in the generation of new manufacturing aids as required.
• Contribute to and support all the lean manufacturing techniques adopted as part of the Teledyne Production System including 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN etc.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by a member of Operations management.

Skills

Electronic assembly

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Overview: Teledyne Microwave UK (a business unit of Teledyne Aerospace & Defence Electronics UK) provide enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. We have evolved from a company that was primarily focused on aerospace and defence, to one that serves multiple markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. Here at Teledyne Microwave UK, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world safer, more secure and better connected. We are a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of radio frequency (RF) technology. With unrivalled RF & microwave application knowledge we have experience of creating innovative solutions for the most challenging applications. At Teledyne, we believe that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion mean Opportunity – the opportunity to cherish and celebrate the value of diversity, to bring our full and authentic selves to work and to feel fully involved and respected – and we are committed to this journey. Occupational health and safety and environmental sustainability are also an integral part of our business strategy, and we believe in implementing environmental, health and safety improvements to continually enhance the working environment for staff, visitors and contractors.

What you'll be involved in:

• Delicate hand assembly of electronic devices using soldering, epoxy and bonding techniques, specifically under microscope.
• Follow, maintain and uphold all Company Operating Procedures, Quality Instructions and associated policies.
• Working to process specifications, manufacturing instructions and required standards as determined by the product design.
• Meet requirements of line and audit inspection to maintain AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements.
• Follow written, pictorial and verbal working instructions from Engineers and other team members.
• Highlight any re-work issues and record all failures as required by company operating procedures
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and free of ESD hazards at all times and ensure all planned maintenance responsibilities are carried out.
• Work with the Engineering team and Operations Support Engineering team during redesign and new product introduction.
• Work with the Operations Test teams and ensure smooth flow of product is maintained.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and any new working initiatives.
• Report any problems with materials or equipment to their Operations management team.
• Assist with training new operators as required.
• Assist in the generation of new manufacturing aids as required.
• Contribute to and support all the lean manufacturing techniques adopted as part of the Teledyne Production System including 5S, Kaizen, KANBAN etc.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by a member of Operations management.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Prior experience in electronic assembly is essential
• High level of dexterity
• Possess a solid, quality minded work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Ability to read complex assembly drawings and process instructions

We offer a range of benefits that include:

• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gyms)

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. . You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.