Production Wirer/Technician

EPC Recruitment Solutions; Weyhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a skilled Wireperson to manage wiring on electronic assemblies, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards. The role requires excellent soldering skills and at least 2 years of wiring experience in a manufacturing setting. Candidates should have strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work under pressure. This position offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality electronic production within the defense sector.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in wiring or related fields.
• Electronic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out wiring on electronic assemblies according to standards.
• Inspect and test completed assemblies as required.
• Cut, strip, and terminate wires as necessary.

Skills

Excellent soldering

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Wiring tools knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Wiring tools and instruments

Job description

As a Wireperson, you should have a strong understanding of electrical systems, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and instructions. Knowledge of electronic basics are key. Integration of components and PCB's in manufacturing along with wiring assembly and the ability to read assembly drawings.

Accountabilities

1. Carry out the wiring on electronic assemblies, using predetermined programs and work orders, detailed work instructions or drawings to the required company standard and/or programme standards. Work must be completed to an acceptable quality level, as defined by these standards, with the minimum of rejects at inspection.
2. Inspect and test completed assemblies as required.
3. Cut, strip, and terminate wires to connectors and electrical units.
4. Work on your own initiative and with minimum supervision.
5. Follow production drawings and sample assemblies or receive verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
6. Be highly proficient in prototype wiring, crimping and soldering.
7. Assist the production team as required on all build projects.
8. Work alongside the team and any issues and improvements.
9. Notify errors on procedures, drawings, bills of material, and routes to the support teams (Quality, Manufacturing Engineering).

Skills, Knowledge, and Tools

• Excellent soldering and workmanship standards to meet the requirements of the defence sector.
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills paying particular attention to detail.
• Knowledge of tools and instruments of the wiring trade.
• Ability to work with some supervision.
• Required: 2 years' experience of wiring.
• Electronic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Cable manufacture and looming.
• Electrical wiring knowledge.
• Experience of working to deadlines with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Desirable

• Ability to build working relationships quickly and effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior staff/managers.
• Willingness to learn and adapt as tasks required.