Skilled Solderer / Prototype Wireperson – Contract

Company: Trades Workforce Solutions
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Location: Blandford Forum
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Job Description Prototype Wire Person

Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor

Responsible for:

Producing looms/cable assemblies & test equipment items to the required build standards and agreed timeframes from minimum information & by liaising with in-house engineers.

Main Tasks (Prototype and Production)

  • Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing & splicing to aerospace standards
  • Wiring of cabinets and fixtures

Other Tasks

  • Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential)

Attributes

  • Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications
  • Able to liaise with in-house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for prototype assemblies
  • Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams
  • Able to solder to a consistently high standard
  • Familiar with a variety of mil spec connectors, cable production techniques
  • Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Tidy, methodical and accurate
  • Own standard wiring tools (specialized tools will be supplied)
  • Able to work independently
  • Good team player
  • Willing to provide on-site support at customer premises when required
  • ESD awareness

Qualifications and Experience

  • Prototype assembly experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defense / Aerospace sector)
  • IPC 620 certified
  • Demonstrated capability by skills test
  • Full driving license
  • Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

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Posted: June 4th, 2026