Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder to join their aerospace manufacturing operation in Yeovil. My client is involved in the manufacture and support of advanced aerospace systems, including Environmental Control Systems, Life Support Systems, hydraulics and control systems. This is a hands-on manufacturing position working on safety-critical aerospace equipment within an established production environment.

As a Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder, you will be responsible for the assembly, manufacture and testing of aerospace equipment in accordance with engineering drawings, manufacturing instructions, specifications and customer/regulatory requirements.

The successful Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder will be responsible for:

Producing components and assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and instructions
Manufacturing electrical coils and windings safely, accurately and efficiently
Mechanical fitting and testing of Life Support and Environmental Control Systems equipment
Working to production drawings, specifications, work instructions and quality standards
Carrying out Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), confirming assemblies meet required customer and quality standards
Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard
Following company processes, procedures and Health & Safety requirements
Working collaboratively with Designers, Engineers and the wider production team
Supporting continuous improvement activitiesFor this Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder position, I am looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Knowledge or experience of mechanical fitting applications, particularly coil winding
Manufacturing experience, with aerospace experience particularly relevant
An understanding of the importance of safety-critical manufacturing
Ability to read and accurately follow engineering and manufacturing instructions
Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements
Good teamwork, flexibility and initiative
Basic PC literacy
Experience working within a customer-focused, target-driven environment
An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essentialMy client will provide further training where required, including company operating systems, manual handling, 5S, Lean manufacturing practices and general Health & Safety.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder who wants to apply their mechanical fitting and coil-winding skills within a high-quality aerospace manufacturing environment.

If you have relevant manufacturing experience and believe this Skilled Mechanical Coil Winder opportunity matches your background, please contact me to discuss the position.
Ian Broadhurst
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed