Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing/Maintenance Technician
Location: Portsmouth, Onsite
Rate: salary equivalent of 30k-35k
Contract Length: 3 months rolling (PAYE)
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently working with a global company, who specialise in advanced technologies for aerospace and defence industries. They provide aviation systems, aircraft engines, connectivity solutions, and defence technologies globally. With a focus on innovation, they offer maintenance services and contribute to space systems, maintaining a commitment to cutting-edge solutions.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be supporting, maintaining, and improving the production equipment to maximise manufacturing availability. Your other daily duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Sustain production equipment to achieve a target up time of at least 95% availability.
• Swiftly identify the underlying causes of equipment failures and execute necessary repairs.
• Oversee an established Planned Maintenance system, adhering to a predetermined schedule, recognising potential operator tasks to uphold process uptime, and optimise capacity.
• Manage the Planned Maintenance system and calibrate production ATE systems.
• Handle the servicing and repair of gas regulators.
• Guarantee the availability of adequate spares for a prompt response to component failures.
• Specify and execute enhancements to the production process or equipment, aiming for cost, productivity, or quality improvements.
• Complete necessary risk assessments for processes, equipment, and ergonomics.
• Ensure the timely completion of HSE actions.
• Draft technical documents outlining procedures, encompassing cell maintenance instructions, and defining TPM schedules.
• Collaborate with external partners/vendors on technical aspects of production equipment and spares.
• Create or detail essential jigs and fixtures.

About You

• A minimum of three years' experience in a medium to high volume production environment is mandatory.
• Practical experience demonstrating a hands-on and methodical approach to mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis/analysis, utilising diagnostic tools/equipment.
• Effective communication skills with internal customers and external suppliers, encompassing both technical matters and general levels.
• Proven working knowledge of assembly automation, including the ability to diagnose pneumatic system logic.
• Previous experience in the installation/testing, and fault finding of electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and control system interrogation would be advantageous.
• A diverse range of qualifications may be considered; however, a robust Engineering background is envisioned, preferably supported by a recognised Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship. Possession of an ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Electrical installation Qualification to a minimum of 17th Edition
• Proficiency in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Computer literacy is essential, with experience using MS Office.
• Essential qualities include being a team player.
• Ability to seek assistance from fellow employees.
• Organisational skills are imperative.
• Open-minded, flexible, and adaptable.
• Punctuality and reliability are key attributes.
• Proactive attitude, particularly in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) matters.

If this is of interest to you, please apply with your latest CV.