Parts Preparation Technician

Parts Preparation Technician job vacancy in Somerset West.

A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a Parts Preparation Technician to join their team on a full‑time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.

Excellent salary on offer and internal career advancement opportunities.

Position Overview:
Ensure the meticulous inspection, cleaning, and preparation of mechanical components for space applications, supporting the assembly and integration of high‑quality optical systems.

In this essential role, you will support the production of cutting‑edge optical payloads for small satellites by ensuring that all components are meticulously prepared, cleaned, and ready for
assembly.

Requirements
:

• Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Good mechanical knowledge and understanding of technical drawings.
• Recommendations:
  • National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Previous experience working in a high‑precision mechanical field is preferred.
  • Previous experience working with mechanical component inspection and acceptance.
  • Formal education / short course / training on technical drawings will be advantageous.
• Special requirement(s):
  • Will be required to work overtime.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Assist engineers with the detailed integration of space‑borne optical systems.
• Provide support during the assembly, integration, and testing phases of optical payloads.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Perform detailed inspection of all mechanical components received, comparing measurements to engineering drawings
• Complete incoming inspection documentation, ensuring all data, measurement reports, and related documents are accurately stored.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Conduct meticulous cleaning of all received mechanical parts for use in space applications.
• Assist with masking, painting, and demasking of relevant mechanical components.
• Execute various part preparation procedures on mechanical and optical components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Ensure all prepared parts meet the required quality standards for space applications.
• Identify and report any inconsistencies or defects in parts and components.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes
• Complete work instructions, test reports, and other production documentation for all tasks performed.
• Maintain detailed production documentation of all measurement and process results.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts preparation processes