Assembly Operative

IMI Process Automation; Poole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is seeking a hands-on assembly technician to build and test complex valve assemblies and solenoid systems. You will read GA drawings, perform fault diagnosis and ensure products meet quality and documentation requirements.

Ideal candidates have an engineering qualification and experience with pressure testing, valve designs, and soldering. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (Apprenticeship/NVQ 2/3 or equivalent).
• Ability to read GA designs, procedures and validate information.
• Experience with pressure testing (Air, Fluids, Gas) and valve designs.

Responsibilities

• Build to GA drawing requirements.
• Perform fault diagnosis and rectify.
• Test in accordance with GA drawings and procedures.
• Finish products for inspection/packing with labeling and cleaning.
• Use measuring equipment to verify components to specs.

Skills

GA drawings interpretation

Fault diagnosis

Valve assembly

Soldering

Quality control

MS Word/Excel

Education

Apprenticeship/NVQ 2/3/HNC Eng

Tools

Measuring equipment

Soldering tools

Coil winding equipment

Job description

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Role Overview

This role has responsibility for assembling and testing different products that have various levels of complexity which can be multifunctional in design and performance. Typical examples would be but not limited to: Block and Bleed solenoid systems, naval marine manifolds and packages featuring a combination of valves.

Key Responsibilities

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Build to GA drawing requirements.
• Perform fault diagnosis and rectify.
• Test in accordance with GA drawings, procedures and technical requirements.
• Finish products ready for inspection/packing including labelling, cleaning etc.
• Clean components and assemblies.
• Assist in training and knowledge/skills transfer to employees new to role.
• Machine sub-assemblies to required specifications and quality.
• Use measuring equipment to check components to the required specifications and tolerances.
• Undertake soldering where required.
• Complete qualifications and re-qualifications as appropriate.
• Coil winding for typically non flow line type products.
• Record accurate data using spread sheets and official documents when required.
• Ensure workplace area is clean and tidy at commencement and end of shift.
• Perform other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Critical Competencies for Success

• A relevant engineering qualification, i.e. Apprenticeship, NVQ 2 or 3, HNC Eng or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret GA designs, procedures and technical requirements and be able to validate the information and data during build and test.
• Proven extensive experience and understanding of working with pressure testing using various media e.g. Air, Fluid & Gas.
• Experience of a multitude of valve designs, demonstrating an understanding of complexities, performance and application.
• Ability to read, interpret and validate technical drawings, procedures and specifications.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under own initiative whilst working within design / specification parameters.
• Ability to fault find and demonstrate capability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate fault diagnosis with other departments to achieve resolution, within quality specification.
• Ability to communicate in an effective and professional manner.
• Good levels of manual dexterity and eye / hand coordination.
• Flexible approach to work with regards to both time and priority.
• PC Literate including a basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Extensive experience in complex valve assembly, requiring considerable mechanical skills, to defined quality standards. Could be either continuous or batch production or "one off" processes.

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds