Details:
- Salary: £26,000 - 33,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Fareham Hampshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
We are recruiting an experienced Production Assembly Operator / Mechanical Assembler to join a precision manufacturing environment producing high-quality components and assemblies to aerospace standards.
This hands-on manufacturing role is ideal for an Assembly Technician, Production Assembler or Manufacturing Technician with strong mechanical assembly skills, experience interpreting engineering drawings and a background in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out precision mechanical assembly and manual assembly operations in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and manufacturing specifications.
* Set up jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment for assembly and testing.
* Perform component inspection, measurement and product testing to ensure quality standards are achieved.
* Support electrical testing, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, dielectric testing or leak testing where applicable.
* Identify manufacturing defects, support root cause analysis and maintain accurate production records.
* Follow health and safety procedures and maintain high housekeeping standards.
* Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and kaizen.
Skills and Experience Required
* Practical experience in mechanical assembly, production assembly or precision manufacturing.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
* Experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
* Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Experience in at least two of the following processes: mechanical assembly, soldering, potting/encapsulation, induction brazing, grit blasting, laser/dot peen marking or electrical testing.
* Familiarity with inspection equipment such as digital calipers, micrometers or gauges.
Desirable Experience
* J-STD-001 soldering, SAP or ERP systems.
* Helium leak testing, non-destructive testing (NDT) or dye penetrant inspection.
* Coil winding, manual machining or electron beam welding.
* Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement activities.
Apply Now
If you are a skilled Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Production Assembler or Assembly Technician seeking a hands-on opportunity in precision manufacturing, apply today with your latest CV.
We welcome applications from candidates with relevant mechanical assembly, manufacturing operations and product testing experience