Test and Assembly Technician

Curtiss-Wright; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Test and Assembly Technician for their Christchurch site. The role involves assembling and testing products to meet quality standards while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications in Electronic Engineering and relevant experience in engineering and assembly. Benefits include competitive pay and various health and wellness perks.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Qualifications

• Qualified to ONC Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) or a Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in electronic/pneumatics engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components to a final configured product using process and drawing instructions.
• Repair and test products using test procedures and specialized tooling.
• Evaluate customer returns to determine necessary repair actions.
• Perform fault finding to sub-assembly level using drawings.
• Conduct stage inspections at required intervals.
• Provide training and support to colleagues as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of MRP and Production Control systems

Computer literacy

Education

Qualified to ONC Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship

2 years of relevant experience

Job description

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Test and Assembly Technician, Christchurch

Client: Curtiss-Wright

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Test and Assembly Technician to join our Christchurch site!

You will be working under minimal supervision, following process instructions, drawings, test and repair schedules, to assemble, test, and repair products and customer returns, adhering to the quality management system, and meeting company and customer requirements.

Benefits include: Paid Time Off | Retirement with Employer Match | Health and Wellness Benefits | Learning and Development Opportunities | Competitive Pay | Bonus Scheme | Recognition.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling components to a final configured product using process and drawing instructions, blueprints, specialized tooling, fixtures, measuring equipment, and hand tools.
• Repairing and testing products using test procedures, drawings, specialized tooling, fixtures, measuring equipment, and hand tools, incorporating ECN as required.
• Evaluating customer returns to determine necessary repair actions to satisfy customer requirements and product standards.
• Fault finding to sub-assembly level utilizing drawings and basic test equipment, and potentially to component level using circuit diagrams.
• Performing stage inspections at required intervals to verify work accuracy.
• Providing training and support to colleagues as needed.
• Complying with all health and safety regulations.
• Performing work according to current standards and QMS.
• Maintaining 6S in the work area.
• Performing routine minor maintenance.
• Seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
• Supporting problem-solving in small groups.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified to ONC Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), or
• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship, or
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in electronic/pneumatics engineering and electrical/mechanical assembly with proven competence.

Additional skills include:

• Knowledge of MRP and Production Control systems and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

About Us:

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted leader, delivering superior products and services for the defense and aerospace industries. Our facility at Bournemouth International Airport is equipped with extensive design and manufacturing capabilities, committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing flight recorders, air data computers, and related systems.