Production Technician

Production Technician

Are you a Production Technician looking to join a successful and growing company?

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK develop, supply, and support cutting-edge maritime technology for customers worldwide.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Production Technician who will be performing a variety of production tasks within the sonar transducer section. The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture and test of a variety of products and assist in the implementation of processes and tooling/test equipment to support reliable cost effecting manufacturing.


Key responsibilities of the Production Technician

• To assist in production and test of 1-3 piezo-composite transducer products utilising a variety of production, laboratory and workshop techniques and equipment
• Ability to interpret test results and act on those results
• Understanding technical drawings, assembly procedures and test specifications
• Communication errors in documents or assemblies of the Production Engineers/Team Leaders
• Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of hand tools both for mechanical and electrical operations
• Adhere to control processes to achieve conforming product
• Support prototyping and first build activity and prepare products for the transfer to production
• Complete paperwork in accordance with quality & contractual requirements ensuring materials & product traceability
• Communicate manufacturing failures and process improvement ideas to Team Leader

Knowledge and experience of the Production Technician

• A production technician who has worked in a multi-disciplined manufacturing/production environment for at least 3 years
• Previous experience working with resins/polymers/polyurethanes to tight tolerances would be advantageous
• Previous experience in milling/machining would be an advantage but not essential
• A knowledge of production techniques including lean manufacturing techniques
• A good practical experience of soldering/de-soldering preferably to IPC J-STD-001 and PCB assembly and rework would be an advantage but is not essential
• Understands the principles and need for production control documentation and traceability
• Able to trace faults in end product and identify production inefficiencies and suggest solutions
• Process a working knowledge of ISO 9000 requirements in a production environment

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, AEUK operates from our Headquarters on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Through science, engineering and R&D we convert data into information, knowledge and capabilities that challenge the status quo, and offer winning advantage at the frontline.
Our people are at the heart of our success, an open and stimulating workspace empowers and encourages our people to be creative and act with integrity. Despite our continued growth, AEUK pride ourselves on retaining a friendly and welcoming culture.

As well as boasting a substantial benefits package, we offer progression and personal development opportunities, competitive remuneration, flexible working and a generous pension scheme.
The continuous investment in our unique in-house test and integration facilities has supported AEUK’s growth in supplying UK and global markets with submarine and ship systems. This includes sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine counter-measures. Our Portland Harbour waterside facilities provide an excellent environment to test systems at sea. As a leading innovative maritime systems company, AEUK operate throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from concept to In-service Support.

• Competitive salary
• Career Development and Training
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years employment and 30 days after 10 years)
• Dental Cover and Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working patterns

At Atlas Elektronik UK, we support our staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).