Assembly Technician - Vehicles

Assembly Technician - Vehicles

Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Duration (Contract/Fixed Term): 24 months
Hours Per Week: 37.5 (Mon-Thurs)

Specific Job Description
Competent technician capable of electrical and mechanical assembly and integration of complex systems working from drawings and engineering instruction.
Competent and safe use of all hand and air tools. Use of Jigs, fixtures and measuring tools on precision assemblies.
Problem solver with a positive attitude.
Working with support from engineering group a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on high value hardware.

Required skills, qualifications and experience
Proven experience as a Vehicle Assembly Technician, armoured vehicle/Aircraft Assembly Technician or similar role.
Ability to complete set ups and perform quality and performance testing.
Ability to work from written instructions with limited supervision.
Ability to use hand tools and measuring equipment with high accuracy.
Ability to liaise with the test support, engineering and Quality functions.
Attention to detail and ability to self-inspect work to ensure quality defects are mitigated.
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.
Understanding of "clean as you go"/6S/FOD/Tool control programs mandatory.
Experienced with quality inspection points and process documentation.
A very high level of health and safety awareness.
Must be able to take direction well and is a strong team player.
Extreme attention to detail and continual pursuit of perfection.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills and problem-solving skills.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience
Previous experience working in manufacturing work environments with assembly and fitting experience.

The Assembly Technician - Vehicles role will involve working on UK classified programmes, the candidate must therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance