Manufacturing Production Operative - Wire, Harness and Looms

Manufacturing Production Operative - Wire, Harness and Looms
About the Role
Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is looking for a Manufacturing Production Operative to join our team. In this role, you will manufacture wires, cables, harnesses and wiring looms to support electrical system builds and other associated duties.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing wires, cables, harnesses and wiring looms using manual tools and automatic machinery, following build instructions, wiring schedules & drawings
Manage and maintain wire manufacturing machines
Support formation of wiring schedules
Support Electrical Technicians in preparation of parts and kits
About this role
What We’re Looking For
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
Ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent production experience
IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent
Experience of using a broad range of electrical connector type (e.g. Molex, Deutch, D-Type Connectors)
Skilled in use of crimp and cable making hand tools
Experience of Soldering for Wiring and PCB manufacture
Basic Microsoft Excel skills
Awareness of the requirements of electrical assemblies
Ability to work as part of a team, flexibility, pro-active attitude, health & safety driven
Basic Excel skills
Why Join SMD?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading global engineering company. If you have the skills, hands-on experience and qualifications we're looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will need
Required criteria
- HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship
- Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings
- Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements
- Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables





