Manufacturing Operative

Skillframe Limited; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading SME in manufacturing located in Sunbury is seeking a Manufacturing Operative. This role involves hands-on manufacturing operations including assembly and calibration processes. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering and experience in a technical environment. The company emphasizes sustainability and offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical/manufacturing environment required.
• Solid time management and organisational skills essential.
• Strong numerical literacy is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various manufacturing operations including assembly and calibration.
• Perform in-process inspection and testing.
• Support quality and productivity improvements.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

HND level 5 in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Operative

Our client is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Europe and they are specialists in their field of design and manufacturing.

Their industry and business is growing and this is an ideal place for someone who cares about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, they have tripled in size.

This role will report to the Manufacturing Director and key contacts will include Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Automation and Quality Departments.

It will be a 40 hour week (flexi-time) and located on site in the Staines area.

Overall Job Purpose

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative. As part of the Manufacturing Team, you will:

• Carry out various manufacturing operations associated with assembly, testing, finishing and calibration of company products using standard work instructions.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As part of the Quality Team, your responsibilities will include:

• All assembly operations, including hand soldering.
• In-process inspection & test.
• Sealing & finishing operations.
• Calibration operations.
• Fault finding to sub-assembly level on RMAs and production test fails.
• Support Skills Matrix qualification and cross-training of Manufacturing Operatives.
• Champion 5S & Standard Work to maintain and improve product quality and factory productivity.
• Support internal Management System audits (ISO 9001 / 14001).
• Support continuous improvement in product quality and factory productivity.
• Support proto-type build & special projects.
• Support New Product Introduction.
• Any reasonable task in Manufacturing, including Store & Logistics, PCBA and Main Production.
• Support automated printed circuit board assembly.
• Support materials handling & storage, including cycle counting.

Skills, Ability and Experience (Essential)

• HND level 5 or an equivalent standard in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience working in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Solid time management and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical literacy and analytical skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Our client is looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role’s impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and as a team player, working cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.

Please note: Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check as part of the hiring process.

£27 – 32.000P.A.

Sunbury