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Pipe Welder - AIT Mechanical Operations

Stevenage
3 weeks ago
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Overview

As part of our continued support to our customer in the space sector, we are currently looking for a number of Welding Technicians to be based on site at our customer's facility and the contract role is deemed to be inside IR35, with the rate negotiable based on experience, seniority etc.

As a Welding Technician you will be working within the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) group supporting the team with the manufacture and integration of satellite propulsion systems. Current processes are Orbital welding, mechanical assembly, mechanical integration, harness manufacture and alignment operations. The main mission of this work package is to perform welding activities on spacecraft.

Responsibilities

Welding of Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion Systems using an AMI 207A or Orbitec EVO200-WP Orbital Welder power supply and an AMI Model 9-500 Weld Head.

Perform mechanical assembly and welding of Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion satellite builds

Mechanical parts assembled/prepared
Bonding of components
Welding activities performed in accordance with local documentation standards and engineering drawings
Procedures completed
In case of an anomaly or a deviation, observations are generated and escalated to local shift lead or quality individual

Qualifications

HNC or HND in engineering/maintenance or Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high
quality production field

Essential skills

Working at height
Trained in applicable H&S standards
ISO 8 cleanroom disciplines
Manual handling
FOD/DIM awareness

Desired skills

Bonding brackets and Tie bases (M001a & A013C)
wire thread installation (M041a)
use of hand measuring tools (M129a)
MLI installation (thermal blanket) (CAIT.08894)
Set up and operation of AMI 207A or Orbitec EVO200-WP Orbital Welder to complete Titanium and Stainless steel pipe work for Propulsion Systems (M103a & M104a & M105a)
Pipework cleanliness control (M056a)
Repair of welding (overwelds)

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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