Details:
- Salary: £17 - 18 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Fareham Hampshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Positions Available: 4
We are recruiting for four skilled Assembly Operators / Mechanical Assembly & Test Technicians to join a precision manufacturing operation in Fareham, Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Operators, Mechanical Assemblers, Production Technicians or Mechanical Fitters with hands-on experience in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical manufacturing environments.
The role involves mechanical assembly, component testing, precision manufacturing and quality inspection, working to engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out mechanical assembly and testing of precision components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Set up and operate jigs, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform manual assembly, mechanical fitting and specialist manufacturing processes.
• Conduct component testing, measurement and inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and 6S housekeeping.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
Skills and Experience Required
• Proven mechanical assembly or precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed assembly instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in at least three of the following processes:
- TIG welding (including thin-gauge welding)
- Vacuum brazing
- CNC bending
- Mechanical fitting
- Laser or dot peen marking
- Grit blasting
- Machine TIG welding
• Experience with testing, inspection, gauging, micrometers or digital calipers.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM or continuous improvement.
You should be comfortable working independently once trained and maintaining consistent production standards.
Additional experience in soldering, coil winding, swaging, machining, SAP or non-destructive testing would be advantageous.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Manufacturing Technician or Production Operator seeking a contract opportunity in Fareham, apply today with your updated CV