Electrical Assembly Technician
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What you'll do
- Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
- Perform wire preparation tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling, and harness dressing to military and customer-defined standards
- Install heat shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, and identification markers in line with build documentation
- Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification throughout assembly
- Carry out electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing using approved equipment
- Maintain full traceability and accurately complete all manufacturing and quality records
- Identify non-conformances and support corrective action activities as required
- Adhere to safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and quality standards
What they're looking for
- Proven experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and build instructions
- Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and connector assembly techniques
- Awareness of IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
- Awareness of J-STD-001 - Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- Military and defence manufacturing standards
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Full description from employer
Electrical Assembly Technician
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £40,000
Do you have an awareness of IPC-620 and J-STD-001 standards?
Do you have experience with Cables/Harnesses manufacturing?
Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?
If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!
As the Electrical Assembly Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!
You will be involved in:
- Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
- Perform wire preparation tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling, and harness dressing to military and customer-defined standards
- Install heat shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, and identification markers in line with build documentation
- Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification throughout assembly
- Carry out electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing using approved equipment
- Maintain full traceability and accurately complete all manufacturing and quality records
- Identify non-conformances and support corrective action activities as required
- Adhere to safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and quality standards
Your skillset & experience:
- Proven experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and build instructions
- Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and connector assembly techniques
- Awareness of IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
- Awareness of J-STD-001 - Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- Military and defence manufacturing standards
If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!
Electrical Assembly Technician
Permanent role
Based in Ampthill
Offering up to £40,000
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
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