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 position, with the shift pattern outlined below.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR - INSIDE IR35 - GBP25 PER HOUR - 6 months (+LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - PORTSMOUTH - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
SHIFT PATTERN:
* Early shift (hours)/Late shift (hours) and Night shift (when required)
* 4-on, 4-off 12 hr continuous shift pattern (hours and hours)
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 in accordance with COSHH requirements.
* Mechanical integration of Payload equipment, Connectivity items (coaxial cables and waveguides), 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 payload equipment performance against parameters detailed in test procedures and reviewing results for non-conformances.
* Workspace standards are maintained, including 5S policy, process confirmation, and tool control.
* Team performance: Contribute to team activities including Kaizen and SQCDP.
Skill Set
Essential
* Experience in a production environment related to mechanical assembly or electrical/RF testing.
* Apprenticeship in Aerospace/Space or other high-quality production or maintenance field.
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