Manufacturing Technician Precision Mechanical Assembly

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join their precision aerospace production team. This role involves working in a cleanroom environment, focusing on the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace devices. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical fitting, preferably through an apprenticeship, and experience with fluidic components. The company is committed to training and skills development, offering a dynamic work atmosphere where your contributions will directly impact the expansion of the aerospace sector. If you are passionate about precision engineering and eager to grow in a thriving industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter, ideally through apprenticeship.
• Exposure to aerospace devices and fluidic components.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly and testing in a cleanroom environment.
• Conduct testing of systems using high pressure gases.
• Utilize various testing equipment for quality assurance.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Precision assembly

Electrical testing

Welding (TIG)

Leak detection

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Fitting

Tools

Helium mass spectrometers

Digital voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Insulation resistance test equipment

Job description

Manufacturing Technician Precision Mechanical Assembly, Cheltenham

Client:

Expert Employment

Location:

Cheltenham

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c9135f9e334d

Job Views:

7

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Fitter required to join a precision aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices. Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter, ideally through apprenticeship, with exposure to the following: non-return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters, or any fluidic components for the space industry. Training and skills development will be provided; extended working hours may be required to meet production targets.

Responsibilities:

1. Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room.
2. Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers.
3. Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques.
4. Electrical testing.
5. Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters, and fluidic components to ensure components are within tolerance prior to assembly.
6. Utilizing digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric, and insulation resistance test equipment.
7. Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom