Wireman 6768

Prototype and Production Wire Person

Location: Tewkesbury 
Hours:Full time – Day shift
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities of a Prototype and Production Wire Person

• Soldering to a consistently high standard.
• Production of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies, including crimping, soldering, lacing, and splicing to aerospace standards.
• Wiring of cabinets, small enclosures, and fixtures.
• Mechanical assembly of components within equipment.
• Assembly of PCBs to IPC 620 Class 3, which is desirable but not essential.
• Working from engineering drawings to required build standards within agreed time frames.
• Producing high quality prototype and small scale production builds, typically no more than three of the same product.
• Liaising with in-house engineers to resolve technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assemblies.
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings, wiring schedules, and circuit diagrams.
• Maintaining a tidy, methodical, and organised working environment.
• Providing on-site support at customer premises when required.
• Ensuring ESD awareness and adherence to safety procedures at all times.

Key Skills of a Prototype and Production Wire Person

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within the defence or aerospace sector.
• Strong knowledge of cable types, connectors, and cable assembly techniques, including Raychem lay techniques.
• Experience with a variety of connectors such as D38999, Molex, DIN41612, Harting HAN, MAC Panel, VPC, and military specification connectors.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Ability to demonstrate skills through a competency test.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Correct use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Awareness of ISO9001 standards and health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to max.gomer@first-base.co.uk or call Max Gomer on 01453 755330.

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