Mechanical Technician

Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our client within space research to work on exciting new projects in Stevenage.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - INSIDE IR35 - £23.82 PER HOUR - 20% SHIFT UPLIFT - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTH CONTRACT (LIKELY EXTENSIONS)

To produce a consistently high-quality product in line with production paperwork.; whilst maintaining alignment with quality, cost and delivery. To be certified as competent in the required skills as identified by the area skills matrix. To undertake production activities in the required timescale in line with the production plan. To embrace change with a positive mindset.

Responsibilities

Working as a member of an AIT Operations team to consistently produce items which conform to all quality requirements in accordance with the production plan.

To work in accordance with LDS (local document system) describing methods and procedures. Complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health and safety requirements.

Promote and follow Cleanroom Regulations, local area health and safety requirements and 5S policy within local work area.

Taking progress and reporting to Lead Technician / Team Lead when required. Providing input to shop floor meetings when requested.

To play an active part in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities. Provide support when required to trainees within the department.

To be flexible and mobile across MAIT operational teams, support dependant on individuals' skill set and business workload requirements.

From time to time, you may be asked to work off site; this may be in the UK or abroad.

To participate in shift handover when requested, providing inputs to ensure job progression through shift change.

Responsible for attendance and completion of training set by the management team.Daily tasks will include assembly and final assembly processes of aluminium composite panel manufacture. Inclusive of: -

Laminating and Tooling

Understanding technical drawings and laminate manuals

Checking information on drawings is clear.

Laminating with good attention to detail

Vacuum bagging parts to a high standard

Working with Aluminium skin

Working with Honeycomb core

Film adhesive bonding

Oven curing

Use of guillotines hand tools

Use of Industrial machinery

Manual Handling

Using 3D viewing Software

Using 3D assembly Models Skill Set

Essential

Previous experience in a Manual Handling Role

Manual Dexterity

Previous experience within a production/manufacturing environment with regular use of hand tools

Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.

Comfortable working to tight time frames with demanding quality requirements

Candidates must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative.

High attention to detail.

Relevant experience in carbon fibre

Ability to work in confined spaces above floor level (Working at height)

A relevant Apprenticeship or NVQDesirable

Previous experience of laminating Aluminium

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings preferred

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