The Panels Surface Treatments Technician vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. The job holder will be engaged in a wide variety of Engineering process operations and acting as the first line of production support during the manufacture and assembly of satellite components, sub assemblies and structures.

This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within a space delivery capability. This is an area of significant growth within Expleo, an area where we are looking at growing future team leads from within demonstrating our commitment to continue to grow our space business.

We are now looking for experienced Technicians to continue their career within AIT Mechanical Operations as part of a company expanding its internal space capability.

• Working as a member of an AIT Operations team to consistently produce items which conform to all quality requirements in accordance with the production plan.
• To work in accordance with LDS (local document system) describing methods and procedures. Complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health and safety requirements.
• Promote and follow Clean-room Regulations, local area health and safety requirements and 5S policy within local work area.
• Taking progress and reporting to Lead Technician / Team Lead when required. Providing input to shop floor meetings when requested.
• To play an active part in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide support when required to trainees within the department.
• To be flexible and mobile across MAIT operational teams, support dependant on individuals’ skill set and business workload requirements.
• From time to time, you may be asked to work off site; this may be in the UK or abroad.
• To participate in shift handover when requested, providing inputs to ensure job progression through shift change.
• Responsible for attendance and completion of training set by the management team.
• To carry out the following activities;
  • Component masking
  • Spray painting
  • Grit blasting
  • Crane operation
  • Acid etching
  • Surface treatments
  • Adhesive mixing and measuring
  • Industrial oven usage

• Engineering degree, or equivalent, with proven practical Engineering & manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Candidates without accredited qualifications will be considered depending upon experience

• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions – within specific procedures.
• Experience working to procedures with checkpoints/quality gates.
• Experience in industries such as Space/Aerospace/Automotive/Motorsport etc, which carrying out the following activities;
  • Component masking
  • Spray painting
  • Grit blasting
  • Crane operation
  • Acid etching
  • Surface treatments
  • Adhesive mixing and measuring
  • Industrial oven usage
• Ability to work at height.

• Ability to use spraying equipment and general maintenance of such.
• Ability to mix paint compounds to manufacturer criteria.
• Monitoring of spray booth and oven capabilities and understanding what is required to achieve maximum efficiency from these.
• Awareness of waste disposal management.

• Experience of working within a role in toolmaking, sheet metal working or similar technician role in general manufacturing.
• Experience of working within a clean room environment and of being part of a team and leading activities.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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