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Assembly &Test Operative
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 12.87 - 14.8 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: South Molton
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for an Assembly & Test Operative to join our manufacturing client in South Molton to support their quality and assembly team.
Job Title: Assembly & Test Operative Job Type: Full Time; Temporary Ongoing Location: South Molton Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 4:45pm & Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm (can progress to rotating shifts) Pay: £12.87 per hour + Shift Allowance Rotating Shifts: Mon - Thurs 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM & Friday 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM (15% shift premium) Mon - Thurs 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM & Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (25% shift premium)
About our client:
This is a power management company doing business in more than 175 countries. Their energy-efficient products and services help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.
About the Assembly & Test Operative role:
The Assembly/Locking Technician will be responsible for the precise assembly and locking of aircraft components, ensuring compliance with strict aerospace standards and safety requirements. This role requires excellent hand skills, technical understanding, and the ability to work confidently with specialised tools in confined and challenging environments.
Responsibilities of the Assembly & Test Operative:
Drill locking holes down to 1mm diameter, including intermittent cutting through threads
Fit split pins in tight/confined spaces with zero nicks or scratches
Use a windy drill for free-hand drilling
Use pillar drills to do the final lock on assemblies
Apply correct torque values, with an understanding of the impact on component safety
Fit thread inserts (tanged and tangles) to aerospace standards
Fit anti-extrusion rings with seals, with an understanding of their purpose and function
Perform wire locking to aerospace standards on final assembly of aircraft components
Safely use small hand tools (e.g. hammer, pliers, snips, screwdrivers)
Carry out peening and swaging of components
Work to 5S+ and continuous improvement (CI) principles Requirements for the Assembly & Test Operative:
Proven hands-on assembly experience within aerospace or precision engineering
Strong knowledge of aerospace standards and compliance requirements
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to fine tolerances
Strong understanding of safety and quality regarding torque, locking, and component integrity
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation accurately
Commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement
Prior experience in aerospace assembly or similar highly regulated industries - Desirable
Knowledge of bond testing and aerospace electrical bonding standards - Desirable Benefits for the Assembly & Test Operative:
On site free parking
Subsidised canteen
28 days Holiday (including BH)
Opportunity to go permanent
Immediate Starts
Training Opportunities
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