Contract Prototype Assembler

<p>We are recruiting for a Skilled Prototype Wire person on a contract basis, for a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment to the aerospace, defence, rail & transport, telecoms and energy market places for over 30 years.</p><p></p><p>The company have built their reputation by providing their customers with exceptional service and system support, consistently solving their technically complex test engineering challenges wherever they are located.</p><p></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>This position comes with a very competitive market related salary on a contract basis. Please call Alan for more details on both the position and the company.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Length of contract is minimum of 3 months.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Both Self employed and PAYE welcome.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Hours can be compressed into a day week Monday to Thursday.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Hours of Work:</strong> </p><p></p><ul><li>37 hours per week, typically comprising of 8 hours Monday-Thursday, 5 hours Friday</li><li>Working Week: Mon-Thurs = 8 hours paid (8.5 hours on site), flexible start/finish (as early as 7am start, 4pm finish, or as late as 9am start, 6pm finish. Friday = 5 hours paid (early start as 7am)</li><li>All employees now have the option to move to a compressed 4 day working week (typically 37 hours Monday-Thursday)</li><li>Employees have the option to request flexible working (subject to company policy)</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Blandford Forum, Dorset, Site based. </p><p></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p></p><p>Producing looms/cable assemblies & test equipment items from drawings & kits to the required build standards and agreed time frames. minimum information & by liaising with in-house engineers. </p><ul><li>Our preference is for Prototype Wire Persons to join our growing team but we are also interested in Production Wire Persons who are experienced in producing high-quality sub-assemblies, looms and cable assemblies to IPC 620/military/aerospace standards</li><li>We make prototype and very small production runs of bespoke test systems, harnesses and subassemblies (i.e., typically no more of 3 of the same product)</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Able to solder to a consistently high standard</li><li>Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing & splicing to aerospace standards</li><li>Wiring of cabinets and fixtures </li></ul><ul><li>Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential)</li></ul><ul><li>Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications </li><li>Able to liaise with in-house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assemblies </li><li>Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams </li><li>Able to solder to a consistently high standard</li><li>Familiar with a variety of mil spec connectors, cable production techniques </li><li>Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3 </li><li>Able to work to deadlines </li><li>Tidy, methodical and accurate </li><li>Own standard wiring tools (specialized tools will be supplied)</li><li>Able to work independently </li><li>Good team player </li><li>Willing to provide on-site support at customer premises when required </li><li>ESD awareness </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>Experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defense / Aerospace sector)</li><li>IPC 620 certified</li><li>Demonstrated capability by skills test </li><li>Full driving license</li><li>Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Holiday can be taken in hours rather than full or half days if the employee prefers</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Access to a national employee rewards scheme, offering discounts and offers on brand name fashion, days out and restaurants.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.</strong></p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?DLlfkpzUkdBE2i3yEvUouXLBsS9qNZ5Sh" width="0" height="0" />