Panels Surface Treatments Technician

Airbus; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a passionate Panels Surface Treatments Technician to join their AIT Operations team. This role involves producing high-quality products while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. The ideal candidate should have a background in aerospace, automotive, or similar industries, along with strong technical skills in surface treatments and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive industries preferred.
• Over 3 years' experience in technician roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products per production plans.
• Comply with Cleanroom Regulations and health & safety.
• Support continuous improvement activities and guide trainees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Crane

Industrial oven

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