Manufacturing Technician

Archers Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their production team in Swindon. This role involves assisting with the construction and testing of high voltage fibre optic assemblies, requiring basic assembly skills and good manual dexterity. You will receive training in specialized skills while engaging in various tasks, including handling fibre optic cables, adhesive application, and completing production paperwork. If you are eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Basic practical assembly skills and manual dexterity are essential.
• Training will be provided for specific skills in fibre optic assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction, testing, and packing of high voltage fibre optic assemblies.
• Handle fibre optic cables and components, including stripping and marking.

Skills

Practical assembly skills

Full colour vision

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hot air guns

Heat shrinkable plastic tubing

Job description

This position will report to the Production Manager but will mostly be working day to day as directed by the Shopfloor Manager. The role is primarily to assist in the construction, testing and packing of high voltage fibre optic assemblies. Training will be given in the special skills specific to various aspects of this work, however basic practical assembly skills, full colour vision and a good level of manual dexterity will be required to succeed in the role.

Typically, this role will require (but not be limited to) the activities listed below:

Stripping/marking/labelling & general handling of fibre optic cables and their components

Terminating and testing of optical fibres with various types connector.

Completing production paperwork (e.g. recording serial numbers or test results)

Adhesive and sealant application

Use of hot air guns and heat shrinkable plastic tubing

General simple mechanical assembly operations

Manual handling (e.g. loading of finished products in to packing crates)

Normal hours of work

07:30 to 16:15 Monday to Friday with a daily unpaid break of 45 minutes, and a paid break of 15 minutes. i.e. 40 paid hours/week in total

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