x10 Senior Manufacturing Technicians

Defenceiq; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking x10 Senior Manufacturing Technicians to join their team in Basildon. The role involves adhering to quality standards, managing workloads, and contributing to production metrics. Candidates should have experience in cable manufacturing and mechanical assembly, with a strong attention to detail. UK nationality and security vetting are required for this contract position.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing of cables, wires, harnesses, and soldering.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• UK nationality and willingness to undertake security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions.
• Contribute towards maintaining production metrics.
• Manage time and workload efficiently.

Skills

Manufacturing of cables

Mechanical assembly

Interpreting engineering drawings

Knowledge of electronic assembly practices

Basic computer skills

Tools

Handheld tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Job description

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Role Profile - Level 4 Assembly Technician

Responsibilities

• Adherence to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions
• Adherence to quality standards of the production facility
• Contributing towards maintaining metrics used to monitor the production cell's performance
• Managing your own time and workload efficiently
• Working as part of a team and independently when required

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience in manufacturing of cables, wires, harnesses, and soldering
• Experience in mechanical assembly and tool usage
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow technical instructions
• Knowledge of electronic assembly workmanship practices
• Basic computer skills

Desired Experience / Competencies (not Essential):

• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Optical assembly experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC7711/21)
• Experience with PCB rework and repair
• Understanding of concessions, permits, quality notifications, and defect records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Basic understanding of ISO9001

Requirements For Role:

• UK nationality and willingness to undertake security vetting to SC level
• On-site presence 5 days a week (minimum 37 hours)

Role Profile - Level 3 Assembly Technician

What We Are Looking For:

• Ability to manipulate small, complex parts with precision
• Effective instruction-following skills
• Experience with handheld tools
• Proactive approach to new practices and techniques
• Attention to detail and quality mindset
• Basic computer skills

Desired Experience / Competencies (not Essential):

• Experience in manufacturing or manual work

Requirements For Role:

• UK nationality and security vetting to SC level
• On-site presence 5 days a week (minimum 37 hours)

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing