Automation Technician in Prestwick, United Kingdom

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world’s premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Role Purpose

Based at Spirit Aerosystems Prestwick, the Automation Technician will support Spirit Prestwick Operations, by providing; planned automated equipment maintenance, rapid response for technical issues, and management of critical spares.

Automation Technician

Salary: From £36,013 to £39,679

This opportunity, based at our Prestwick site offers:

• 37 hour working week (half day Friday)

• Shift premiums up to 33%, where applicable

• Overtime at time and a half, where applicable

• 33 days holiday per year, rising with service

• Annual Bonus related to company performance

• Defined contribution pension scheme (default contributions; 4% employee and 8% employer)

• Virtual GP Service 365 days per year

• Employee Assistance Program

• A wide range of flexible benefits

• Death in service payment (default 4 times basic salary)

• Professional development and growth

• Free car parking

• And more!! (https://spiritaero.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=187171&hashed=1809974432)

Responsibilities

• Perform the above referenced activity on all types of electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment, machine circuits, Automated/Robotic systems, including but not limited to:

• • Voltage distribution systems

• Motor control centres

• Various machine tools

• Various Robotic Solutions

• PPM completion and updating (this is mentioned in the Decision Making Authority section)

• Motors

• Pumps

• Data communications

• Fibre optic/copper cabling

• Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

• Variable frequency drives (VFD)

• Networked computer systems

• Lasers (measurement, projection, and production)

• RFID devices

• Data & video communication systems

• Power conditioning and backup systems

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

• Instrumentation indication systems

• Mechanical drive systems

• All other types of electrical/electronic equipment and machines

• Associated software and components of the above typical company assets

• Perform software backups for all applicable assets.

• Use and update schematics, software, hardware, and wiring diagrams to determine compliance with specifications for electrical and mechanical systems.

• Devise and fabricate any necessary testing aids and equipment.

• Use applicable machinery, production aids, tools, instruments, test equipment, predictive technologies and shop theory to accomplish work assignments.

• Assemble and verify data for necessary records and reports, complete paperwork electronically or manually, and order parts associated with the work assignments.

• Work with and assist other employees engaged in the maintenance installation, repair, retrofit, modification, calibration, adjustment and test of electrical/electronic plant facilities. ·

• Coordinate and work with management, engineering, contractors, and equipment manufacturers for; installation, modification, failure analysis and problem resolution on all automated systems.

• Work with power distribution control systems with incoming voltages in excess of 600VDC.

• Design, support and maintain electronic systems required for the operation of the maintenance organisation.

• Perform complex machine alignment and laser calibration.

• In addition to above, the applicant will:

• Compile new hardware/software justifications/commissions ·

• Act as a focal point and support Customers ·

• Act as a focal point and support Supplier

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Essential experience includes; automated electronic and mechanical systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), electrical and motor control, instrumentation systems, and use of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems.

• Advantageous experience includes; robotics, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) systems.

• The job holder requires a technical craft apprenticeship within a relevant engineering discipline, as well as four years minimum industrial experience.

• The successful candidate will have good oral and written communication skills, possess the ability to work well within a team and be innovative when solving problems.

  Decision Making Authority

• Exercise technical authority, supporting the direction of actual work to be performed on equipment, to produce timely repairs and maximum benefit to the company.

• Contribute clear and concise reporting via maintenance management systems, and Preventative Maintenance (PM) documentation.

• Contribute to the development of best practice and cutting edge processes and procedures.

• Support multiple business units, locations, and shifts.

  Closing Date; 14th March at 4pm

  Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.