Job Description

MAIT Technician - Materials Assembly and Integrations Technician -Senior MAIT Technician (all levels)
30k to 45k

Mechanical experience is mandatory for this role, you could be experienced in any of the following,

• Manufacturing and Assembly Technician
• Metrology Technician
• Test Technician
• Manufacturing Engineer (with a focus on metrology)
• Quality Assurance Engineer (with a focus on metrology)
• Calibration Technician

Materials Assembly and Integration Technicians from the automotive, space or aerospace industry would be best suited to this role.

Our client, an innovative Design and Manufacturing business based close to Didcot, Oxfordshire are currently looking to recruit a skilled, knowledgeable, and committed MAIT Technician

Role Purpose of the MAIT Technician - Materials Assembly and Integration Technician

Working within our Manufacturing Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) team this role will be responsible for ensuring our products are built and tested to high standards, they will work across our product portfolio which will include flight hardware and research and development programmes.

Summary of Key Responsibilities of the MAIT Technician - Materials Assembly and Integration Technician

• Assembly of research and development products and flight hardware

• Testing of future products and flight hardware including functional testing/electrical testing/vibration/shock/TVAC/RF testing

• Development and write up of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures

• Carry out Detailed inspections of Machined Parts using in house metrology equipment.

• Work closely with the Product Assurance team to define and write up qualified MAIT processes when required

• Identify and propose business improvements and if approved support the implementation

• Support customer/internal reviews

• Visit sub-contractors/suppliers when required

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Qualifications, Skills & Experience for the Materials Assembly and Integrations Technician

Essential

• Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with experience in assembly of precision components

• Demonstrable experience of using Metrology equipment

• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, shock, TVAC, kinematic testing of deployable systems)

• Demonstrable experience of using assembly procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software

• Self-motivated to meet objectives within defined timescales

• Excellent organisational & prioritisation skills

• Demonstrate a common sense/pragmatic and logical approach to problem-solving - ability to find simple solutions to complex problems

• Ability to work both alone and in teams as required by the individual task

Desirable

Technical knowledge of machine components

• Knowledge of the relevant ECSS standards for the Space sector is advantageous

• Previous experience in the aerospace, automotive industry is desirable, but Space industry is advantageous

• Apprentice trained (Mechanical) a distinct advantage

• An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous.

This role may require occasional travel to suppliers, test facilities and could involve occasional longer days or some weekend work to complete builds and tests.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants, but if you do not receive a response within 5 working days, please consider yourself unsuccessful on this application.
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