Panels Surface Treatments Technician

Guidant Global; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Panels Surface Treatments Technician to join their AIT Operations team. The role involves producing high-quality products, adhering to safety and quality standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes. Successful candidates will have a background in relevant industries and possess the ability to work with technical drawings and electronic instructions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in toolmaking or similar technician roles is desirable.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products in line with production plans.
• Support continuous improvement activities and provide guidance to trainees.
• Work flexibly across MAIT operational teams as needed.

Skills

Ability to work from detailed drawings

Experience working to procedures

Background in Space, Aerospace, Automotive, or Motorsport

Ability to work at height

Tools

Spraying equipment

Crane operation

Job description

Panels Surface Treatments Technician

About the Role: Are you passionate about creating high-quality products? Join our dynamic AIT Operations team as a Panels Surface Treatments Technician! You'll play a crucial role in producing top-notch items that meet all quality standards, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently produce high-quality products in line with production plans and quality standards.
• Follow local document systems (LDS) and comply with health and safety requirements.
• Promote and adhere to Cleanroom Regulations and 5S policies.
• Report progress to the Lead Technician/Team Lead and contribute to shop floor meetings.
• Support continuous improvement activities and provide guidance to trainees.
• Be flexible and adaptable across MAIT operational teams, supporting various tasks as needed.
• Occasionally work off-site, both within the UK and abroad.
• Participate in shift handovers to ensure smooth job progression.
• Attend and complete training sessions as required.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions.
• Experience working to procedures with checkpoints/quality gates.
• Background in industries such as Space, Aerospace, Automotive, or Motorsport.
• Ability to work at height and mix paint compounds to manufacturer's criteria.

Desirable:

• Over 3 years' experience in toolmaking, sheet metal working, or similar technician roles.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and leading team activities.
• Proficiency in masking components, using spraying equipment, and maintaining spray booths and ovens.
• Awareness of waste disposal management.

Technical Skills:

• Component masking
• Spray painting
• Grit blasting
• Crane operation
• Acid etching
• Surface treatments
• Adhesive mixing and measuring
• Industrial oven usage