Assembly Technician – Merthyr Tydfil, Wales – 35 Month Fixed Term Contract

Nicholas Howard Ltd.; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assembly Technician for a 35-month fixed-term contract in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Candidates must ensure eligibility for SC clearance and have proven experience in vehicle or aircraft assembly. Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical assembly, using hand tools, and performing quality tests. Training will occur in Northamptonshire, all expenses paid.

Benefits

Training expenses paid

Overtime when available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assembly of vehicles or aircraft.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and instructions.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and mechanical assembly and integration of systems.
• Use of hand and air tools on precision assemblies.
• Perform quality and performance testing.

Skills

Experience as a Vehicle Assembly Technician

Ability to use hand tools accurately

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Job description

We have a large number of permanent, contract and fixed term jobs across the UK and Europe within a wide range of fields of work

Assembly Technician – Merthyr Tydfil, Wales – 35 Month Fixed Term Contract

Nicholas Howard Limited are delighted to be recruiting for a new and exciting role as an Assembly Technician.

Candidates must ensure they are eligible to apply for SC clearance before applying for this position .

About the role:

• 0700 – 1700 Monday to Thursday Work Pattern (every Friday off).
• Overtime paid when available.
• Please note that for the first 3months you will be training in Northamptonshire all expenses paid.

Duties include:

• 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.
• Working with support from engineering group a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on high value hardware.

Required Skills:

• 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.

To be considered for this position please apply below.