Assembly Technician

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for an Assembly Technician to be responsible or the precise and high-quality assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. This is a full time permanent position based in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO:
Key Tasks
- Day-to-day operations within the cleanroom assembly environment. 
- Population and hand-soldering of PCBs to high-reliability space standards. 
- Assembly and repairs of pc boards, and integration of mechanical components into chassis. 
- Application of glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings. 
- Operation of tools and equipment including curing ovens, vacuum tanks, solder pots, and crimping tools. 
- Strict adherence to traceability protocols throughout the assembly process. 
- Logging and managing components, work-in-progress, and completed products. 
- Capturing job status and task completion within the production system. 
- Secure packaging of final products for international shipping. 
- Reporting on production progress and escalating issues to the line manager. 
- Interpreting and reviewing assembly documentation and build instructions. 
- Ensuring manufacturing steps align with documented procedures and quality standards. 
- Signing of all relevant documentation for complete traceability and accountability. 

Qualifications: 
- Valid IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Certificate (preferred) 
- Certification or training in electro-mechanical assembly, wiring, and soldering techniques (advantageous). 

Experience: 
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience assembling complex, high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment. 
- Assembly of electrical harnesses and mechanical integration. 
- Previous Solder Experience.

For more information please call us on 0100300127

NB: Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.