Wiring / Assembly Technician

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne is seeking a Wiring Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will assemble high-precision instrumentation, wire complex assemblies, and provide specialist electrical manufacturing skills in a busy Operations Department.

You will read electrical drawings, solder high-density connectors and SMD devices, assemble control cabinets, and ensure data integrity in ERP and traceability systems. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards and IPC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Qualified or practical experience in electrical assembly.
• Significant previous assembly experience within a workshop manufacturing environment.
• Excellent soldering skills including complex high-density connectors and surface mount devices; IPC-A-610/620 knowledge advantageous.
• Meticulous assembling skills.
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics.
• Strong time management and able to work unsupervised to defined deadlines.
• Good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Wiring of complex assemblies using technical drawings, wiring/circuit diagrams and working instructions.
• Terminal installation.
• Soldering high-density multi-pin connections.
• Soldering surface mount devices.
• Mechanical assembly of control cabinets, racks, frames and associated metalwork.
• Manufacture of cable looms.
• Printed circuit board assembly and repair.
• Repairs and modifications including upgrades in accordance with documented procedures.
• Comprehensive checks on wired assemblies.
• Update whilst maintaining Data integrity in all paperwork and electronic systems including ERP and traceability.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering

IPC Standards

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Wiring Technician

Our team is growing! We are looking for a Wiring Technician to join our team. As the Wiring Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly of high precision instrumentation, undertaking all aspects of wiring and electrical assembly processes and providing specialist manufacturing skills related to this area. There are a wide range of specialist wiring assemblies and test activities undertaken within the Operations Department.

Location : Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge

• Wiring of complex assemblies using technical drawings, wiring/circuit diagrams and working instructions
• Terminal installation
• Soldering high-density multi-pin connections
• Soldering surface mount devices
• Mechanical assembly of control cabinets, racks, frames and associated metalwork
• Manufacture of cable looms
• Printed circuit board assembly and repair
• Repairs and modifications including upgrades in accordance with documented procedures
• Comprehensive checks on wired assemblies
• Update whilst maintaining Data integrity in all paperwork and electronic systems including ERP and traceability
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness whilst complying with best health and safety practice including ESD precautions

What You Bring

• Qualification or practical experience in electrical assembly
• Significant previous assembly experience within a workshop manufacturing environment
• Excellent soldering skills including complex high-density connectors and surface mount devices, qualifications to IPC-A-610/620 would be an advantage
• Meticulous assembling skills
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics
• Strong time management and be able to work unsupervised to defined deadlines
• Good communicator and team player
• This role is based in the Manufacturing facility and will not be physically demanding although some lifting of equipment will be required

Please be aware this role is subject to security restrictions.

This mean we will require incumbents must be a sole British Citizen.

All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.

Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Who We Are

Our Values Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers' success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, and any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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