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How many Wireman jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1 Wireman jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Wireman do?

Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) wire up prepared parts and/or sub-assemblies in the manufacture of electrical and electronic goods and components.

Tasks required include:

• Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to identify appropriate materials and sequence of operations.
• Selects, cuts and connects wire to appropriate terminals by crimping or soldering.
• Positions and secures switches, transformers, tags, valve holders or other parts and connects capacitors, resistors, transistors or sub-assemblies to appropriate terminals by soldering.
• Lays out and secures wire to make harnesses and operates machine to wind heavy and light coils of wire or copper for transformers, armatures, rotors, stators and light electrical equipment.
• Assembles previously prepared electrical or electronic components by winding, bolting, screwing or otherwise fastening using an assembly machine or hand tools.

What are the entry requirements for a Wireman?

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically provided on-the-job, supplemented by short courses. NVQs/SVQs in Electronic Product Assembly are available at Level 1.