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Sub Assembly Technician

Denham
3 weeks ago
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Join us on this mission as an Assembly Operative working in our Fitting Shop at our Denham site. You'll be undertaking a variety of build assemblies as part of seat assembly that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects of the role include to:

Undertake bench fitting and build of detailed assemblies.
Installation of a variety of threaded inserts, locking pins, jig drilling, taper reaming, thread locking and crimping.
Riveting using manual techniques as well as mechanical orbital riveting and spin riveting processes.
To undertake any formal training in-house or external relevant to the job and adopt modern practices within the Department.Characteristics & Skills

Use of drilling machines and riveting techniques highly desirable
Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Basic manufacturing/engineering background.
Background in H&S policies and procedures / QAI's and COSHH regulations.
SAP experience desirable.
Basic understanding of engineering hand tools.You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your benefits in detail

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Cycle to work scheme

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