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• How many Wiring Hand jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 64 Wiring Hand jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Wiring Hand do?

  Job holders in this unit group perform assembly and routine operative tasks not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 8149: Assemblers and Routine Operatives.

  Tasks required include:

  • Follows instructions and drawings and positions components on work bench or in assembly machine.
  • Assembles prepared components in sequence by soldering, bolting, fastening, spot-welding, screwing, nailing, stapling, dipping and fastening using power and hand tools or assembly machine.
  • Rejects faulty assembly components, inspects finished article for faults, monitors assembly machine operation and reports any faults.
  • Applies enamel to jewellery and coats, lacquers, dips and touches up articles (other than ceramic).
  • Sets up and operates machines to apply colour to wallpaper and to coat articles (other than ceramic) with paint, cellulose or other protective/ decorative material.
  • Performs miscellaneous painting and coating tasks not elsewhere classified including, staining articles, applying transfers, operating French polishing machines, removing surplus enamel from components and marking design outlines on articles.

• What are the entry requirements for a Wiring Hand?

  There are no formal academic entry requirements, though some employers may require GCSEs/S grades. Some employers may set dexterity and aptitude tests for entrants. Normal colour vision may be required for some posts. NVQs/SVQs at Levels 1, 2 and 3 are available in a variety of areas.