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Panel Surface Treatments Technician

Stevenage
6 days ago
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Carbon60 are currently looking for a Panels Surface Treatment Technician (Mechanical/Electrical Assembler) to join a clients of ours based in Stevenage on a 12 month contract (with possibility of extension). Our client is on of the UK's largest aircraft manufacturing companies who also build space satellites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce items that conform to all quality standards in accordance with the production plan
  • Work in compliance with the company's local document system, standard processes, and health and safety requirements
  • Promote and maintain clean room regulations, area-specific health and safety, and 5S policies
  • Provide support and training to junior team members as needed
  • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility to support various operational teams as required

    Qualifications and Skills:

  • Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions
  • Experience working to procedures with checkpoints and quality gates
  • Proficiency in industries such as Space, Aerospace, Automotive, or Motorsport
  • Ability to work at height and mix paint compounds to manufacturer's criteria
  • Desirable: Over 3 years' experience in a technician role in general manufacturing
  • Desirable: Experience in a clean room environment and leading team activities

    You must be willing to attend and complete the following training:

    Component masking
    Spray painting
    Grit blasting
    Crane operation
    Acid etching
    Surface treatments
    Adhesive mixing and measuring
    Industrial oven usage
    This company offers a competitive pay rate of £18 per hour (PAYE) or £23.82 per hour (Umbrella), with a 20% shift uplift. The role follows a fortnightly rotation of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 shifts, Monday to Friday, with the potential for additional midweek and weekend hours.

    If you are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Panels Surface Treatments Technician, we encourage you to apply. Join this company and contribute to the production of high-quality products in a dynamic and challenging environment.

    To apply, please submit an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

    Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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