Panels Surface Treatments Technician

Panels Surface Treatments Technician

About the Role: Are you passionate about creating high-quality products? Join our dynamic AIT Operations team as a Panels Surface Treatments Technician! You'll play a crucial role in producing top-notch items that meet all quality standards, while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently produce high-quality products in line with production plans and quality standards.
• Follow local document systems (LDS) and comply with health and safety requirements.
• Promote and adhere to Cleanroom Regulations and 5S policies.
• Report progress to the Lead Technician/Team Lead and contribute to shop floor meetings.
• Support continuous improvement activities and provide guidance to trainees.
• Be flexible and adaptable across MAIT operational teams, supporting various tasks as needed.
• Occasionally work off-site, both within the UK and abroad.
• Participate in shift handovers to ensure smooth job progression.
• Attend and complete training sessions as required.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions.
• Experience working to procedures with checkpoints/quality gates.
• Background in industries such as Space, Aerospace, Automotive, or Motorsport.
• Ability to work at height and mix paint compounds to manufacturer's criteria.

Desirable:

• Over 3 years' experience in toolmaking, sheet metal working, or similar technician roles.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and leading team activities.
• Proficiency in masking components, using spraying equipment, and maintaining spray booths and ovens.
• Awareness of waste disposal management.

Technical Skills:

• Component masking
• Spray painting
• Grit blasting
• Crane operation
• Acid etching
• Surface treatments
• Adhesive mixing and measuring
• Industrial oven usage