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Panels Layup Technician

Panels Layup Technician

Posted 5 March by Click Digital
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£21.74 per hour
Stevenage , Hertfordshire
Contract, full-time
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We are recruiting for a Panels Layup Technician for a leading Defence & Space organisation based onsite in Stevenage.
Role Overview
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 NVQ
Desirable
  • Previous experience of laminating Aluminium
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings preferred.
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35.

Reference: 52251257

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