Panel Assembly technician

Job Title: Panels Assembly Technician

Location: Stevenage

Role Overview: We are seeking a Panels Assembly Technician L2 to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality products in line with production paperwork while adhering to quality, cost, and delivery standards.

As a certified professional, you will work collaboratively within our AIT Operations team to meet production goals, embrace change, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently produce items conforming to quality requirements and the production plan.


• Follow LDS (local document system) procedures and comply with standard processes and health and safety regulations.


• Promote and maintain Cleanroom Regulations, health and safety standards, and 5S policies.


• Provide progress updates to Lead Technician/Team Lead and contribute to shop floor meetings.


• Actively participate in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities.


• Support the training of department trainees.


• Be flexible and mobile across MAIT operational teams as needed.


• Occasionally work off-site, domestically or internationally.


• Participate in shift handovers and complete required training set by management.

Daily Tasks:

• Perform assembly and final assembly processes of aluminum composite panel manufacture.


• Insert panels with correct mechanical fasteners.


• Pot inserts and bond various brackets, equipment, and inserts using adhesives.


• Produce work to required quality standards and drawing specifications.


• Conduct self-inspection and adhere to health and safety disciplines.


• Read and understand detailed engineering drawings and procedures.


• Utilize various hand/air tools and maintain awareness of company health and safety procedures.


• Meet high tolerance requirements.

Skill Set:

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Manual Handling Role.


• Strong manual dexterity and experience with hand tools in a production/manufacturing environment.


• Ability to follow procedures, work instructions/manuals, and meet tight deadlines with demanding quality standards.


• Demonstrated initiative and attention to detail.


• Relevant experience in carbon fiber.


• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions.


• Comfortable working in confined spaces above floor level (Working at height).


• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and collaborating within a team.


• Relevant Apprenticeship or NVQ.

Desirable:

• Experience in industries such as space, aerospace, automotive, or motorsport.