At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to assemble and test complex military connectors and electro-mechanical systems.
- Company: Exciting engineering firm near Fareham with a focus on quality and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Nightshift role with a supportive team and potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a busy production environment while honing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical assembly, soldering, and wiring is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our engineering clients based close to Fareham have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Technician to join their growing team. The Senior Production Technician will be able to work with complex military connectors and have soldering and wiring skills and be enthusiastic to join a busy production team!
System Assembly & Build Quality:
- Assembly and test of IPCs, Servers, Racks and other electro-mechanical assemblies to defined specifications and the highest quality standards
- Interpret and accurately follow work instructions, drawings and customer requirements
- Proactively identify and challenge inconsistencies, errors or unclear instructions
- Ensure full compliance with ESD controls and handling requirements
- Take ownership of build quality, ensuring right-first-time delivery
Sub-Assembly:
- Manufacture and modify cable assemblies using approved tools and methods
- Perform crimping, soldering and wiring to meet the requirements of IPC-A-620
- Inspect and verify work completed by production technicians
- Ensure all assemblies meet quality and durability requirements
System Installation, Configuration & Test:
- Configure, install and test Rack systems and IPCs, in line with customer requirements
- Complete functional testing and ensure accurate recording of results
- Diagnose and resolve basic build or configuration issues
- Escalate complex technical issues appropriately
- Share best practices and ensure consistent working methods with Junior Technicians
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in electrical / electronic assembly within a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience building rack systems, IPCs, servers, or similar complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Strong capability in cable assembly, crimping, and soldering to recognised standards
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 08:00 - 16:00 and 30 minutes lunch break.
We think you need these skills to ace Production Technician (Nightshift) in Southampton
Soldering Skills
Wiring Skills
IPC-A-620 Standards
Cable Assembly
Crimping Skills
Electro-Mechanical Assembly
Quality Assurance
