Hydraulic Assembly Technician

Fareham
1 month ago
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Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye underwater robotics business in Fareham.

As a Hydraulic assembly technician, your primary role will be to build, assemble, and test hydraulic sub-assemblies and finished components, including hydraulic skids, to meet manufacturing and quality specifications. In addition, you will occasionally contribute to the final assembly of ROV systems by installing and integrating hydraulic sub-assemblies, pipework, and related systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, assemble, and test hydraulic sub-assemblies, including valves, manifolds, cylinders, hoses [id/Cert/build/swaging/labelling] and pipework [bending, swaging and ID]

Assemble full hydraulic tooling skids, manipulators and Sleds to specification, ensuring quality and functional performance.

Carry out hydraulic test operations such as pressure testing, flushing, leak checks, and functional testing of completed assemblies.

Install and integrate hydraulic sub-assemblies and pipework into ROV builds during final assembly phases.

Read and work from engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical drawings, and technical instructions with high accuracy.

Complete build documentation, test records, and quality assurance paperwork in line with internal and customer requirements.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and test teams to resolve build issues and support improvements in design or manufacturing processes.

Surveying, fault finding and testing repairs to support aftersales and technical support departments.

Identify, report, and help investigate non-conformances, contributing to corrective and preventative actions.

Ensure safe use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment, including torque tools, hydraulic pumps, pressure test rigs, and lifting equipment. May require involvement in test equipment builds.

Experience and Skills:

Be able to use essential Bench tools such as Pillar drill, linisher, grinder

Machine tool qualification desirable such as Lathe/Mill equipment.

Electrical wiring knowledge desirable: 3 Phase soldering, crimping and routing of DC and AC motors.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

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