Assembler

AMETEK, Inc.; Towcester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Operator to build mechanical and electrical assemblies to drawings and CMMs. The role includes inspecting and testing products, upgrading and repairing assemblies, and maintaining tooling and equipment in a busy production area.

The candidate will follow SOPs, read drawings, and document activities while communicating effectively with staff and visitors. A strong team attitude, accuracy, and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand drawings and CMMs/SOPs.
• Able to work from SOPs in tandem with drawings.
• Able to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and measuring equipment (torque drivers, crimping tools, micrometers, verniers).
• Soldering skills on small components and experience with electro/mechanical assemblies.
• Experience in a production environment assembling electro/mechanical products.
• Able to communicate at all levels and work in a team.
• Proactive and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electrical components to drawings and CMMs.
• Inspect and test products to ensure quality and performance.
• Maintain and repair assemblies and equipment.
• Document all activities and communicate with customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement and 6S activities.
• Assist training of colleagues and cross-train to increase capability.

Skills

Reading drawings

SOP comprehension

English communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Time management

Tools

Torque drivers

Crimping tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Soldering tools

Lathes

Drills

Job description

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As an Assembly Operator, you will have the opportunity to practise and expand your assembly skills within a growing S&P 500 company. Your main activities will be building mechanical and electrical assemblies to technical drawings, SOP’s and CMM’s, inspecting and testing products to ensure quality and accuracy, upgrading and repairing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies, and ensuring that equipment and tooling is properly maintained.

Responsibilities:

This role reports into The Production Manager and is responsible for:

• Ensuring the protection and proper handling of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) and internal policies.
• Mechanical assembly work to drawing and/or CMMs.
• Electro/mechanical work, fan/motors and or heaters to drawing and/or CMMs.
• Use basic hand tools and measuring equipment. For example torque drivers, crimping tools, micrometers and verniers.
• Assembling and testing components and systems according to specifications, ensuring they meet quality standards and function properly.
• Conducting tests and inspections to identify and troubleshoot any issues.
• Adhering to all company manufacturing procedures.
• Completing all relevant documentation.
• Providing any information or help required to customers, suppliers and visitors from other companies within our group of companies who often tour the factory floors, and may well take the opportunity to examine parts, talk to staff or watch them carry out their work. To be able to communicate at all levels.
• Participating in any Continuous Improvement and 6S activities that affects the quality or output of the product.
• Using PPE (personal protective equipment) as required.
• Carrying out all activities as defined above in a timely manner to ensure the company manufacturing targets are achieved.
• Taking on ad hoc duties, including, but not limited to, training colleagues in line with local skills matrix, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments.
• Cross training within the operation to increase capability and eliminate Single Points Of Failure
• Undertaking role related training as identified by the Section Manager / Line Lead / Production Manager
• Undertaking all other reasonable requests made by the Section Manager / Line Lead / Production Manager.
• Providing support and flexibility where needed outside of the normal tasks of the job to protect customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

The essential qualifications and experiences for the role are:

• Able to read and understand drawings and or CMMs and or SOP’s
• Able to work from SOPs in tandem with drawings
• Able to read, write and understand English.
• Knowledge of tools, i.e. circlip pliers, pliers, screwdrivers, tweezers, scrapers, Swiss files etc
• Soldering skills on small components
• Skills on the use of machines, lathes, drills etc
• Previous experience in a production environment, assembly of wide range of electro/mechanical products
• Experience in assembling small components, i.e. model kits or other small component assembly
• Ability to work in a team
• Methodical / logical
• Good time management
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Professional

Desirable experience for the role:

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Standard Company Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for understanding the Business Management System and how it is applied to the role.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements at all times.
• There is a responsibility on all employees to bring to the attention of their manager any issues that could potentially affect the business, regardless of how small they may seem at the time.
• All duties within this job description should be carried out in line with any Company policies and procedures in place at the time and in line with any requirements set out in the Business Management System.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.