Mechanical Technician (Contract)

Mechanical Technician - Orbital Welder - Stevenage
6 months contract - Full Time - Competitive

Acorn is working on behalf of a well-established international company, whose focus is on the design and manufacture of advanced satellites and systems for telecommunications, earth observation, and navigation and science programmes.

The purpose of this role is to perform Orbital Welding on Spacecraft Propulsion pipes. The post holder will work from electronic work instructions and drawings to produce satellite panels and assemblies, record information within appendices and on electronic production system and work in accordance with Local, Company and Project Specific methods and procedures including relevant cleanroom and cleanliness requirements.

Requirements:

*Orbital Welding. TiG welding with materials including titanium(1/8" to 3/8") and stainless(1/4 ").
*Ability to work from drawings and electronic work instructions.
*Knowledge of satellite structure assemblies or similar.
*Fitting, bonding, general assembly.
*Experience of working to specific methods and procedures.
*Working to procedures with checkpoints.
*Ability to work in confined spaces above floor level on gantries.
*Previous experience in other industries such as Aerospace mechanical fitter, close tolerance sheet metal worker, time served mechanical technician would be considered.
*Experience from F1/ Motorsport and Automotive will be considered.
*Previous experience of method and procedures within the Aerospace industry advantageous.
*Non Destructive Testing (NDT).
*Experience desirable.
*Education - Modern apprenticeship.

Shifts:

*Shift early 06:00hrs to 14:00 hrs.
*Shift late 14:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs.
*Some weekend working Saturday or Sunday may be required at peak times.

NB: There will be a skills test at interview

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