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Electrical Skilled Production Technician

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5 months ago
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On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Electrical Skilled Production Technician to join my client in Farnborough on an initial 6-month contract.

The High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) "Zephyr" is a new, award winning and state-of-the-art solar powered ultralight weight CFRP Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV). The HAPS Operations team are responsible for the design, build, operation, and maintenance of the aircraft throughout its entire lifecycle. They are experiencing phenomenal growth at the moment and, as a result, a number of new roles are being created for Skilled Manufacturing Technicians.

Role: Electrical Skilled Production Technician
Pay: £26 per hour via Umbrella
Contract: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, 6-month contract
Location: Farnborough
IR35 Status: Inside

Job Profile

  • Equipment assembly, test, installation, wiring and system integration of engineering platforms
  • Maintain build records
  • Health and Safety process adherence and reporting
  • Self-certification of work completed
  • Continuous Improvement of the production system
  • Contribution to problem solving and corrective action delivery
  • Safe handling and protection of very fragile and flexible components

    Skills and Experience Required

  • Hands-on multi-skilled practical avionic/electronic engineering technician
  • Experience of hands-on production of hardware and wiring installations
  • Demonstrated experience / knowledge / delivery of product test phase
  • Demonstrated knowledge of aerospace or similar production/maintenance processes to high quality standards
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interpret requirements into finished products
  • Conducting and recording of installation and system integration tests
  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
  • Demonstrated experience pro-actively solving technical problems
  • Quality conscious working method and organised approach to tasks
  • Enjoy using own initiative, working unsupervised and taking responsibility for own task package
  • Enjoy providing technical input and advice to design teams and peers on manufacturing procedures, issues and ideas for improvement

    If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

    Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.

    "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow
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