Wiring & Soldering Operative

Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state-of-the-art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned household brands such as Google, BMW, Cisco, Tesla, Nokia plus many more

We would like to expand our team and have opportunities for a Wiring & Soldering Operative to support our manufacturing and assembly team.

Please see details of position below.

Job Title: Wiring & Soldering Operative

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week; Monday to Thursday – 08:30 to 17:00, Friday – 08:30 to 14:30

Starting Salary: £12.71 per hour (Adjusted according to performance after a 3-month probationary period)

(Salaries in this role are affected by product experience and proficiency. Hourly rates achieved with experience and good performance range from £13-£15 per hour)

Job Specification

Forwessun supports the electronics industry worldwide and is currently looking to increase its manufacturing and assembly team.

• Working within a small, workshop based, manufacturing team.
• Wiring of test fixtures;
• Use of a wire wrap gun on square pins
• Use of manual hand wrap / unwrap tool
• Use of soldering iron
• Use of wire crimps
• Use of semi-automatic wiring machine

Following test engineer documentation

Identification, investigation and solving of open and shorts within a closed electronic system.

General electronic component identification

Manual assembly of test fixtures;

General hand tool usage

Assembly of intricate small and large parts

Highly precise craftsmanship and high attention to detail

Able to work independently and efficiently.

Completion of QA checks throughout the manufacturing process, resolving issues found until systems work consistently and reliably.

Capability to read OR to learn to read wiring schematics

To be aware of company health and safety requirements

What’s on offer:

• 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra)
• Car parking available
• Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms
• Progression opportunities

Successful candidates should be agile and possess the ability to work on their feet.

Good eyesight and manual dexterity is important

We do not operate any shift work, but there will be the opportunity of overtime during busy periods.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forwessun family!

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