Assembler

ASC Connections; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Connections Derby is recruiting an Assembler to join the manufacturing team on a permanent early shift. You will rivet and assemble sheet metal components, following engineering drawings and instructions, with training provided on riveting equipment and assembly processes.

The role is hands-on, requires attention to detail and the ability to work to tight tolerances, with 36.5 hours per week on Monday to Thursday 6am–2:30pm and Friday 6am–10:30am, finishing each Friday at 10:30am.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Mechanical assembly, composites and metalworking backgrounds.
• Confidence reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work consistently on repeat production jobs.
• Previous assembly, riveting or aerospace experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assembling sheet metal components using solid rivets and pop rivets.
• Setting up and using riveting equipment, tooling and hand tools.
• Following engineering drawings, job cards and assembly instructions.
• Using measuring equipment to check parts as you go and flagging any issues before they move to the next stage.

Job description

Assembler

Derby | Permanent | Early shift | Up to £15.58 p/h including shift premium | 10.30am finish every Friday

We're recruiting an Assembler to assemble and rivet sheet metal components for the advanced manufacturing sector. It's a hands‑on role with training provided on riveting equipment and assembly processes.

What you'll be doing

• Assembling sheet metal components using solid rivets and pop rivets.
• Setting up and using riveting equipment, tooling and hand tools.
• Following engineering drawings, job cards and assembly instructions.
• Using measuring equipment to check parts as you go and flagging any issues before they move to the next stage.

What you'll need

• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Mechanical assembly, composites and metalworking are all relevant backgrounds.
• Confidence reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work consistently on repeat production jobs.
• Previous assembly, riveting or aerospace experience is a bonus.

Hours

36.5 hours a week. Monday to Thursday, 6am to 2.30pm. Friday, 6am to 10.30am.

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