Magnetics Manufacturing Operative

Company Overview

At TT Electronics, you will meet dedicated people who believe that advanced electronics is the key to a brighter, smarter future.  Whether it’s advanced flight controls, smart surgical tools, intelligent vehicle charging or seamless automation everywhere, advancements like this come from the minds of passionate, creative people – working to a common goal, watching out for each other, and caring about making a difference in the lives of people all over the world. 

Our Barnstaple facility, founded in 1948, now employs approximately 160 employees and features the Aero Stanrew brand of electromagnetic components, printed-circuit board assemblies, cabinet wiring and electronic test equipment for safety critical applications in aerospace and defence, industrial and transportation industries.

Here, employee engagement is centre stage; we’re focussed on our employees and making TT a great place to work. 

We continue to invest and improve the site’s facilities, regularly get involved in fundraising for local charities, have an active social club, and enjoy a 4-day working week. 

In addition to adopting a great working atmosphere, we are also pleased to offer the following benefits: 

• 195 hours annual leave + Bank Holidays 
• Performance related Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company share-save scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free Onsite Parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Life assurance
• Fresh fruit and hot drinks
• Cycle to work scheme
• 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15am to 5.30pm

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Working as an essential part of the manufacturing team, the Manufacturing Operator will be directly manufacturing Magnetics based products in accordance with recognised industry standards to detailed drawings/schedules & specifications. 

This role is based on a 39 hour week, Monday to Thursday.  An intensive training programme will be part of the onboarding process.  This training programme will be approximately 12 weeks long, depending on skill and experience.

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• Manufacture, check & follow detailed build instructions to a high degree of accuracy.
• Manufacture products in a timely manner in line with expected costed time restraints.
• Complete manufacturing tasks within a Quality Accredited environment, in accordance with both General Manufacturing and Aerospace controls.
• Demonstrate safe behaviour at all times, and ensure yourself and others in your working areas are safe and not exposed to significant risk. 
• Work within a zero harm culture.

The role requires a zero tolerance to defects. 

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

The Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Take a proactive approach in an improvements culture with a view of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate an interest in Winding,Soldering,Assembly,Wiring operations experience,
• After initial training be able to work in accordance with internal documents/customer drawings/schedules to recognised standards.
• The product mix is low volume, multiple products and therefore requires the ability to learn new products quickly.
• Thrive under pressure and deliver against deadlines.
• Have good numeracy and literacy skills. 
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Be able to focus and concentrate without distraction
• Be able to work as part of a team in order to satisfy the needs of schedules and deadlines.
• Have strong manual dextrity and the ability to work with very small components

The following would enhance your application, but are not essential to apply: 

• Experience of Accredited Quality Systems such as ISO9001 or AS9100.
• Knowledge or experience of Lean manufacturing or production techniques.
• A formal Apprenticeship.
• Additional accreditations such as trainer for IPC610/620 Jst.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. 

We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the Wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Whilst we offer a 4-day working week, we are happy to consider other flexible working requests.  Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing [email protected]  

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.  

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TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.