Trainee Cable Assemblers

Trades Workforce Solutions; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Blandford Forum is seeking a Prototype Wire Person to produce wiring looms and cable assemblies to aerospace standards. The ideal candidate will possess IPC 620 certification and have experience in prototype assembly, ideally within the defense sector. Responsibilities include liaising with engineers for build solutions and assembling cable items with high accuracy. This role requires good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently, adhering to strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, and assembly techniques.
• Able to provide build solutions for prototype assemblies.
• Familiar with mil spec connectors and production techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce wiring looms/cable assemblies to aerospace standards.
• Liaise with in-house engineers on technical queries.
• Work independently while contributing to a team.

Skills

Crimping

Soldering

Wiring cabinets and fixtures

Lacing

Splicing to aerospace standards

Understanding engineering drawings

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

IPC 620 certification

Prototype assembly experience

Tools

Standard wiring tools

Job description

TEST | MEASUREMENT | AUTOMATION

Job Description Prototype Wire Person

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsible for:

Producing looms/cable assemblies & test equipment items to the required build standards and agreed timeframes from minimum information & by liaising with in-house engineers.

Main Tasks (Prototype and Production):

• Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing & splicing to aerospace standards
• Wiring of cabinets and fixtures

Other Tasks:

• Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential)

Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications
• Able to liaise with in-house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assemblies
• Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams
• Able to solder to a consistently high standard
• Familiar with a variety of mil spec connectors, cable production techniques
• Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3
• Able to work to deadlines
• Tidy, methodical and accurate
• Own standard wiring tools (specialized tools will be supplied)
• Able to work independently
• Good team player
• Willing to provide on-site support at customer premises when required
• ESD awareness

Qualifications and Experience:

• Prototype assembly experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defense / Aerospace sector)
• IPC 620 certified
• Demonstrated capability by skills test
• Full driving license
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria