Operations Technician

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for an Operation Technician to test, fault find and repair a range of products to meet customer commitments in terms of quality and timescales.

Ensure forecasted weekly, production, and service commitments are met to the highest levels of quality control and to ensure that all products are repaired, tested, and shipped according to company procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be able to follow departmental, quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Carry out incoming test, inspection, and strip survey processes across a wide variety of electronic products.
• Responsible for testing and fault-finding service/production units to board level using Test Specifications and diagrams.
• Carry out Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and Vibration tests across products.
• Repair and assemble products and be able to carry out soldering to IPC 600 J standard 001.
• Program PCBs and devices using Programming Loading Documents.
• Perform inspection on all activities as and when required.
• Produce meaningful investigation reports and Statement of work.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Assist with training and mentoring.
• Follow European Aviation Safety Agency Form One (EASA Form 1) procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers.
• To ensure repair products and turnaround time is achieved to meet our customer expectations.
• Providing regular updates to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate a level of innovation and recommendations within the cell to assist continuous improvements.
• Ordering and checking/rejecting of components.
• Maintain a high-quality standard that our customer expects.
• Matrix working and undertake work in accordance with your skill set.
• Planning and organising daily tasks.

Essential

• Previous proven experience in an electronic manufacturing environment working across a range of products.
• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Ability to work on own and within a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to give guidance and instruction when appropriate to team members.
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Able to follow instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail producing consistently high-quality work.
• High level of initiative.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Can do attitude.
• Experience in managing daily key activities to achieve timescales to a high-quality standard.
• Flexible around working hours to help meet value streams targets.

Desirable

• Proven Capability to recognise IPC standards.
• Previous experience working in the Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• HNC or equivalent technical (electronics) discipline.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.