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.
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