Winder

AMETEK; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronic instruments manufacturer located in Luton is looking for a skilled individual to wind production and repair aviation components. The ideal candidate should have a strong attention to detail, be numerate and literate, and possess good communication skills. Responsibilities include winding stators, performing electrical tests, and ensuring high quality work standards.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate, with a good level of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Winding of production and repair aviation components.
• Electrical testing using resistance and high voltage test equipment.
• Undertake dimensional checks using tools such as verniers.

Skills

High degree of dexterity and attention to detail

Good communication skills

Ability to interpret health and safety processes

Team worker; positive and enthusiastic

Motivated and flexible

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Job description

Purpose of role

To be responsible for the winding of production and repair aviation components for power generation equipment

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Winding of stators, rotors, field coils and armatures using specialized enamel coated copper wire, a variety of hand tools and test equipment.
• Solvent degreasing of components using ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
• Brazing of connections using resistance & flame welding equipment.
• Electrical testing using resistance and high voltage test equipment.
• Undertake dimensional checks using verniers, height gauges, micrometres and check gauges.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

• Numerate & literate (GCSE or equivalent Maths & English)

Skills:

• High degree of dexterity and attention to detail
• Able to accurately follow written and verbal guidance – this requires a good level of written and spoken English

• Motivated and flexible
• Disciplined, organised, able to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Team worker; positive and enthusiastic
• Able to interpret and comply with health, safety, quality and compliance processes
• Able to produce work to a high standard and quality

Competencies

• ability to work well in multidiscipline/cross-functional teams
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Innovative and enthusiastic
• Detailed, ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multi task
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Well organised and self-motivated

About Us:

AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

In 2007 AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.