Assembly Technician

Workshop Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is representing a Havant aerospace employer and seeks Assembly Technicians for the site. The role involves disassembling faulty aerospace components, building them into complex assemblies and conducting tests and inspections to ensure quality.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with hand tools and precision measuring equipment, read engineering drawings and work to 5S and safety procedures in a 37-hour week with overtime options.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in detail manufacturing—assembling complex components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with hand tools and precision measurement equipment.
• Experience in aerospace or mechanical build preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, teardown and rebuild hydraulic LRU units for repair or overhaul.
• Follow CMMs and operating procedures; ensure proper tooling and documentation.
• Interpret drawings and perform visual inspections for defects.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and adhere to 5S and safety rules.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Read engineering drawings

Micrometres and verniers

Tools

Arbor press

Dial indicators

Calipers

Lockwire pliers

Soldering iron

Test equipment

Depth micrometres

Job description

Assembly Technician – Aerospace

Our client based in the Havant area is looking to recruit Assembly Technicians for the aerospace industry. Working at their site in Havant the role would involve disassembling faulty aerospace components, building them together into complex parts and using various methods to test and inspect.

Assembly Technician – Aerospace Havant £17.58 per hour Temp to perm or perm roles available.

Hours:37 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45, Friday: 07:15 - 12:15 OR Monday - Thursday: 06:30-15:00, Friday 06:30 -11:30 Overtime available after training and is paid is x1.5

Previous experience in the Aerospace industry or another mechanical build industry using various hand tools, micrometres and verniers. Must be able to read engineering drawings.

The successful candidate will:

• Assemble, teardown and rebuild hydraulic LRU’s (Line replacement units) returning from the field for repair or overhaul.
• Reports to the Production Team Leader/ Area Manager in MRO.
• Teardown, re-assemble LRU’s
• Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used.
• Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures.
• Must have the ability to utilize hand tools such as, but not limited to, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, Arbor press, vices, soldering iron, depth micrometres, callipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multi-meters, test boxes or specialized test equipment as needed.
• Proficient interpreting and using drawings.
• Material preparation including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds.
• Perform cross training when required.
• Proactively identify and help assist in process improvements.
• Follow procedures and Component Maintenance Manual’s (CMM).
• May act as department representative in customer audits/visits.
• Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, 5S.

Qualifications: 2 years’ experience in detail manufacturing - assembling complex components.