Electro Mechanical Technician

We are looking for qualified Electro Mechanical Technicians who have the ability to Test, Assemble, Fault-Find and update job status on ERP shop orders. Work agile and contribute where it’s necessary.

The role will be reporting to the Manager:
Antenna Production

• To ensure continuous adherence to all policies, procedures and production standards

• To ensure that production documents are updated to latest manufacturing status

• To ensure the continuous identification of more cost-effective production methods and processes

• To ensure the accurate mechanical assembly as set out in the requirements of the doc pack. To ensure that all testing is done as specified by ATP - Specification sheet

• Ensure effective execution of assigned work

• To determine repairs to be performed on particular items and distribute these to relevant area to be repaired

• To contribute to the team to ensure the achievement of divisional and team goals

• Ability to test, assemble, fault-find and update job status on ERP orders ensuring that delivery due dates are met

• Manufacture and testing of a variety of EW Antennas

• Testing and fault-finding of Antenna assemblies and RF products (0.7 - 42 GHz)

• Observing and maintaining shelf life of materials, 5's, ESD, FOD and other lean and manufacturing principles.

• Ability to use processes and procedures as documented in executing testing of parts i.e SRU's and LRU's

• Ensure proper use and safekeeping of tools, test equipment and special jigs used in execution of duties

• Create NCR’s in system when any failures are experienced

• Perform quality work within the standard time allocated

The person must be output focused to ensure that customer deliveries are met. Be a team player to support the Manager in meeting departmental goals in terms of quality, performance, cost and timeous deliveries.

• 3 – 10 years years of related practical experience in an agile environment

• Ability to read schematic drawings and engineering instructions for assembling units

• Generate reports and record data on testing results

• Understands and applies configuration processes

• Achieves and maintains a high level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas Keeps abreast of current developments and trends in their area of expertise. Achieves required results in specific technical/professional areas

• Must be able to understand the functionality of Test Equipment/Instrumentation and utilise them in Testing & fault-finding of LRU (Line Replaceable Units)

• Knowledge of the Company's SOPS and execution thereof

• Overall testing/assembling on 3 to 4 Projects

• Ability to work with microscopes with good hand and eye co-ordination

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Trustworthy, driven and dedicated individual

• High level of autonomy and decision-making capability

• Recognizes opportunities for self-development and creates a development plan to address needs

• Actively seek out opportunities to gain additional exposure and experience

• Updates knowledge by increasing product base

• Actively supports and helps others to solve work problems and achieve team objectives

• Provides team with support on technical issues and makes technically sound recommendations

• Confidently expresses opinion and actively shares information with team

• Information is presented in a logical, coherent manner and is supported by facts

• Proactive engagement with all stakeholders as and when required

• Develop productive relationships with all stakeholders

• Results and KPI driven

• ESD Control Certification, IPC J-STD 001 and RF applications knowledge

• ERP system knowledge (IFS Introduction)

• 5S Principles training

• Part 145 Human Factors training

• National Diploma / BTech Electrical / Electronic Engineering or equivalent

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