Senior Wiring / Assembly Technician

Senior Wiring Technician

Our team is growing! We are looking for a Senior Wiring Technician to join our team. As the Wiring Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly of high precision instrumentation, undertaking all aspects of wiring and electrical assembly processes and providing specialist manufacturing skills related to this area. There are a wide range of specialist wiring assemblies and test activities undertaken within the Operations Department.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Wiring of complex assemblies using technical drawings, wiring/circuit diagrams and working instructions
• Terminal installation, soldering high-density multi-pin connections
• Soldering surface mount devices
• Mechanical assembly of control cabinets, racks, frames and associated metalwork
• Manufacture of cable looms
• Printed circuit board assembly and repair
• Repairs and modifications including upgrades in accordance with documented procedures
• Comprehensive checks on wired assemblies, by providing verification/validation ‘buddy checks’ on function output
• Update whilst maintaining Data integrity in all paperwork and electronic systems including ERP and traceability
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness whilst complying with best health and safety practice including ESD precautions
• Work with Engineering Departments to advise and determine designs, methods, materials and equipment to develop new products
• Take a leading role in skills transfer within the production team
• Take a leading role in Health and Safety implementation and requirements reviews
• Lead on Continuous Improvement activities within the team, including implementation of ‘Just Do It’ tasks and involvement in larger CI projects
• Acts as a deputy if required on Team Lead duties and escalates issues effectively
  

What You Bring:

• Qualification or practical experience in electrical assembly
• Significant previous assembly experience within a workshop manufacturing environment
• Excellent soldering skills including complex high-density connectors and surface mount devices, qualifications to IPC-A-610/620 would be an advantage
• Meticulous assembling skills
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings including wiring diagrams and PCB schematics
• Strong time management and be able to work unsupervised to defined deadlines
• Good communicator and team player
• Innovative problem solver, a self-starter with a "Can do" hands-on attitude and attention to detail
• Willing to work flexible/additional hours to meet tight timescales and deadlines
• This role is based in the Manufacturing facility and will not be physically demanding although some lifting of equipment will be required

Please be aware this role is subject to security restrictions.
This mean we will require incumbents must be a sole British Citizen.
All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard.
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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