Spacecraft Production Operator

MERITUS are recruiting for a Spacecraft Production Operator to join our client on an initial 6 month contract to support exciting upcoming programmes. PLEASE NOTE This role is a shift based role, with the shift pattern copied below.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR – INSIDE IR35 – £25 PER HOUR – 6 months (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) – PORTSMOUTH – SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

SHIFT PATTERN:

• Early shift ( hrs)/Late shift ( hrs) and Night shift () when required
• 4-on, 4-off 12 hr continuous shift pattern ( hrs and hrs)

The Spacecraft Production Operator is responsible for the Assembly, Integration and Test of Spacecraft Payloads and active antennas.

Responsibilities

• Health and safety: Comply with production area Health and Safety requirements and practices, including handling of hazardous substances iaw COSHH requirements
• Mechanical integration of Payload equipment's, Connectivity items (coaxial cables and waveguide), Test instrumentation (thermocouples, heater circuits and accelerometers), DC harness (connector mating and de-mating), MLI (templating, tailoring and fitting), Structural (inserts, riv-nuts, panel repairs) and wiring activities.
• All achieved via Interpreting technical documentation (schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, 2D and 3D General Assembly Drawings, technical notes and integration procedures)
• Electrical test including performing automated test sequences using a Payload Test System, manual RF measurements of payload equipment and sub systems and Electrical integration.
• All achieved via interpretation of test procedures and schematics.
• Test performance: checking of payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and review results for non-conformances.
• Workspace standard are maintained including 5S policy, process confirmation, tool control
• Team performance: Contribute to team performance activities including Kaizen and SQCDP

Skill Set

Essential

• Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF test
• Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high quality production or maintenance field