Job Details

We are recruiting for Trainee Cable Assemblers for a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment to the aerospace, defence, rail andamp; transport,andnbsp;telecoms and energy market places for over 30 years.

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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.

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Salary: This position comes with a very competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details on both the position and the company.

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Hours of Work: andnbsp;andnbsp;

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• 37 hours per week, typically comprising of 8 hours Monday-Thursday, 5 hours Friday
• 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)
• All employees now have the option to move to a compressed 4 day working week (typically 37 hours Monday-Thursday)
• Employees have the option to request flexible working (subject to company policy)
• Overtime: x1.3 hourly rate for each 0.25 hours worked past 37, x1.50 hourly rate for any weekends or bank holidays worked

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Location: andnbsp;Blandford Forum, Dorset, Site based.andnbsp;

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Job Summary

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Producing looms/cable assemblies andamp; test equipment items from drawings andamp; kits to the required build standards and agreed time frames. minimum information andamp; by liaising with in-house engineers.andnbsp;

• 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
• 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)

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Responsibilities

• Able to solder to a consistently high standard
• Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing andamp; splicing to aerospace standards
• Wiring of cabinets and fixturesandnbsp;

• Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential)

• Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications
• Able to liaise with in-house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assembliesandnbsp;
• Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagramsandnbsp;
• Able to solder to a consistently high standard
• Familiar with a variety of mil spec connectors, cable production techniquesandnbsp;
• Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3andnbsp;
• Able to work to deadlinesandnbsp;
• Tidy, methodical and accurateandnbsp;
• Own standard wiring tools (specialized tools will be supplied)
• Able to work independentlyandnbsp;
• Good team playerandnbsp;
• Willing to provide on-site support at customer premises when requiredandnbsp;
• ESD awarenessandnbsp;

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Qualifications and Experience:

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• Experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defense / Aerospace sector)
• IPC 620 certified
• Demonstrated capability by skills testandnbsp;
• Full driving license
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

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Benefits

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• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday can be taken in hours rather than full or half days if the employee prefers
• Company pension
• Access to a national employee rewards scheme, offering discounts and offers on brand name fashion, days out and restaurants.

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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.

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