Contract Fitter / Tester

Job title: Contract Fitter / Tester
Location: Wolverhampton
Rate: £20.46ph (PAYE) plus shift allowances
Duration: 6 Months +

Duties include:

• Evaluate, strip and build units and sub-assemblies using mechanical and electrical techniques as required by the appropriate media (Component Maintenance Manual and Product Acceptance Test etc.)
• Adhere to the relevant quality procedures and requirements, and participate in events/ investigations as necessary
• Using appropriate test facilities, perform required tests to the relevant specification recording results as necessary
• Capable of performing any process or function within the repair route. Training will be given as required
• Able to assess manufactured features for conformance to requirements, and to declare any non-conformances
• Support the team and team leader in their objectives and to actively participate in improvements
• Control, operate and maintain stock control systems as appropriate
• Transportation of materials, tools and equipment as necessary
• Support continuous improvement deployment of ACE through active participation on Lean Events, Workshops and Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience and Personal Characteristics:

• Apprentice trained or time served (NVQ level 3) would be an advantage
• Flexible approach with a willingness to work as part of a team, actively following the ACE operating principles and the Four Gears philosophy.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to change
• Good communication skills
• An enthusiast who is able to work on their own initiative
• Previous knowledge of assembly activities, fitting and testing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively within the working environment
• PC literacy an advantage
• Demonstrable problem solving abilities

From time to time the successful candidate may be required by the Company to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description, but are within the capabilities of the individual and, where necessary, training will be given.