Wireman

Location:

Tewksbury

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, DIN
41612, 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 ISO
9001 standards and health and safety requirements.

• Full UK driving licence.