Wiring / Assembly Technician

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne is seeking a Wiring Technician to join our Operations team. You will be responsible for assembling high-precision instrumentation, wiring and electrical assembly, and supporting specialist manufacturing tasks across a range of assemblies and tests.

The role involves reading electrical drawings, soldering HD connectors and SMT devices, terminal installation and cabinet assembly, with attention to quality, traceability in ERP, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly within a workshop environment.
• Soldering high-density connectors and surface mount devices.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and PCB schematics.
• Strong time management and ability to work to defined deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Wiring of complex assemblies using drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Terminal installation and cable loom manufacture.
• Soldering high-density multi-pin connectors and SMT devices.
• Mechanical assembly of control cabinets, racks and metalwork.
• PCB assembly and repair; repairs and upgrades per procedures.
• Comprehensive checks and data integrity in ERP and traceability.
• Maintain housekeeping and health & safety standards including ESD.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Workshop experience

Soldering HD connectors

IPC standards

Reading electrical diagrams

Time management

Communication & teamwork

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.

https://www.ultra.energy/curtiss-wright/

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, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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