Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join them on 12-month contract at their site in Southampton.

12 month initial contract, likely to extend.
£17.50 p/h PAYE, inside IR35.
Fully onsite due to the nature of the role.Key Responsibility Areas

Manufacture high quality Components, Sub - Assemblies, Jigs and Fixtures in an efficient and effective manner to support build and on time delivery of product.
To support new product introduction and all development build requirements.
Provide technical and process support for all internal customers i.e. Design, PDA's, Process Engineering and MA's to improve quality of product through practical knowledge and experience.
To train Manufacturing Operatives in manufacturing/assembly processes being transferred to the production line.
Provide supervision, training & coaching to Manufacturing Operatives and Apprentices to ensure best use of tools through having the appropriate skills to drive efficient and effective team working to achieve Team delivery targets.
Proactively contribute inputs to process improvement to ensure continuous improvement within the manufacturing function.
To operate conventional & CNC machine tools and use inspection tools and techniques, to support all aspects of infrared detectors build.
To complete tasks, either written or verbal, with minimal supervision.Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

Essential:

Proven relevant technical proficiency either through qualification (HND/Degree) or equivalent
experience and knowledge
Fully conversant with designs and detailed engineering drawings prepared to ISO Standards
Proficient with programming and operating both CNC and conventional machine tools
Demonstrate the ability to set and check inspection equipment
Capable of consistently producing repeatable, high accuracy output
Ability to understand and generate written instructions and to record work performed.
Ability to quickly perform tasks and perform well with small, low volume items of high value.
Able to work in a team
Ability to assess, review and understand complicated requirements with a minimum of
documentation and to develop well documented processes
Able to work with minimal supervision
Excellent communication skills
Ability to pass skills onto Engineers, Apprentices & Operators as required
Able to assess a working environment and assist in process improvement
Good communication skills
Working with a wide variety of machine tools
To take personal responsibility for the environment in which they work by keeping it clean, neat
and tidy and by raising health and safety issues to the management's attentionDesirable:

Experience with IR detector or vacuum technology
Computer Literate - Basic Word, Excel, data input etc
Proficient in the use of Heidenhain and Mazatrol software
Proficient in the use of SAP