Mechanical Assembly Operative

Masstemps; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is recruiting an experienced Assembler to join a busy manufacturing site near the Walsall area. The role involves assembling metal components to drawings, using drills, grinders, riveters and impact drivers, and delivering high-quality workmanship.

You will read engineering drawings, follow work instructions and maintain a clean, safe workspace while supporting production targets. The position is on site with a 39-hour week and a rate of £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering assembly environment.
• Competent with hand and power tools, especially drills and grinders.
• Experience fettling, deburring and finishing metal components.
• Ability to read and follow basic engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team.
• Flexible attitude with willingness to learn new assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal components and fabricated products per drawings and work instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools such as drills, grinders, riveters, and impact drivers.
• Drill, deburr and prepare components to specified dimensions.
• Fettling and finishing to remove sharp edges and improve quality.
• Fit and secure parts using mechanical fasteners and fixings.
• Perform visual quality checks and report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace following safety procedures.
• Support production targets while maintaining high workmanship standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Tool use

Quality focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Flexible learner

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced Assembler to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Walsallarea.

THE ROLE

• Assemble metal components and fabricated products in line with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Operate hand and power tools including drills, grinders, riveters, and impact drivers.
• Drill, deburr, and prepare components to required specifications.
• Carry out fettling and finishing work to remove sharp edges and improve product quality.
• Fit and secure components using mechanical fasteners and fixings.
• Perform visual quality inspections and report any defects or non-conforming parts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area while following health and safety procedures.
• Support production targets while ensuring a high standard of workmanship.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering assembly environment.
• Competent using hand and power tools, particularly drills and grinders.
• Experience carrying out fettling, deburring, and finishing of metal components.
• Ability to read and follow basic engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Good attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks throughout the working day.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible attitude with a willingness to learn new assembly processes and techniques.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday – Thursday

06:00am - 14.00pm

Friday

06:00am - 12:00pm

(39 hours per week)

Pay Rate

£12.71ph