Electronics Assembly Technician
Location: Barnstaple
Job type: Full time, permanent
Salary : A GBP 25,000 : A GBP 33,000 per annum
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Electronics Assembly Technician to join a growing operations team supporting high:integrity products used in demanding industries.
The role:
Following detailed build instructions with exceptional accuracy
Assembling, soldering, wiring and PCB work in line with aerospace:grade controls and quality standards
Completing assembly tasks within agreed timeframes and costed build times
Working ro standards with zero tolerance for defects
Using an ERP/shop floow booking system to maintain accurate build and data records
Escalating issues, supporting problem:solcing activities, and contributing to ongoing process improvements
Working safely, professionally and collaboratively within a zero:harm, zero:defects culture
Supporting project builds and at higher levels, assisting in coaching and leading on certain tasks
About you:
We are open to candidates across three technician levels, with expectations increasing at each stage.
Level 1 : Foundation Technician
Strong safety record and a proactive team mindset.
Willingness to undertake eye examinations and colour:blindness checks.
Close attention to detail when following build instructions, drawings and customer specs.
Organised, tidy working style (6S environment).
Keen to learn new skills such as IPC 610/620.
Ability to work to KPIs for quality, output, and performance.
Level 2 : Skilled Technician
All Level 1 capabilities plus:
Stronger manufacturing skill base.
Ability to identify issues and support resolving them.
Supporting project builds and acting as a technical go:to.
Level 3 : Senior Technician
All Level 1 and 2 capabilities plus:
Leading project builds or assembly lines.
Coaching and training lower:level technicians.
Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Advanced problem:solving with the ability to deliver measurable improvements.
What youll bring:
Essential
Experience within aerospace or a similarly high:integrity industry.
Strong background in low:volume, high:mix, build:to:print manufacturing.
Competent in soldering, wiring, PCB assembly and following strict build specs.
Experienced with ERP or shop:floor booking systems.
Strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Desirable
Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 environments.
Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
Apprenticeship or formal technical training.
IPC 610/620 accreditations (or ESA/ECSS equivalents).
Additional accreditations such as IPC trainer status.
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