Assembly Operative - Actuators

Cooper Golding; South Molton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Canteen

28 days Holiday (incl BH)

Permanent opportunities

Immediate starts

Training opportunities

Accessible via public transport

Job summary

Cooper Golding, a manufacturing client in South Molton, is seeking an Assembly Operative to join the actuator assembly team. This full-time position offers training and potential progression, with on-site facilities and a supportive production environment.

The role requires basic assembly experience, soldering ability, and careful attention to detail. You will work with electronics and mechanical sub-assemblies, following company procedures and contributing to Lean practices within a busy

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly roles or similar manufacturing work.
• Soldering experience is required.
• Ability to read basic diagrams and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble actuators and sub-assemblies according to procedures.
• Test assemblies as per SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Support Lean 5S practices.

Skills

Soldering

Dexterous

Attention to detail

Eye sight testing

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an Assembly Operative to join our manufacturing client in South Molton to support their team in the actuator assembly department.

Job Title: Assembly Operative

Job Type: Full Time; Temporary Ongoing

Location: South Molton

Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:00am - 4:45pm & Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm (can progress to rotating shifts)

Pay: per hour + Shift Allowance

Rotating Shifts: Mon - Thurs 6AM - 2PM & Friday 6AM - 11AM (15% shift premium)

Mon - Thurs 2PM - 10PM & Friday 11AM - 4PM (25% shift premium)

About our client:

This is a power management company doing business in more than 175 countries. Their energy-efficient products and services help their customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safely and sustainably.

About the Assembly Operative role:

To assemble actuators in line with the company procedures utilising EBS tools and processes. To assemble mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies and top-level components and test in line with procedures.

Responsibilities of the Assembly Operative:

• Responsible for making yourself aware of the Health and Safety requirements for the role and department.


• Demonstrating full commitment to the company's Lean system, including application of the 5S tools


• Adherence to standard operating procedures and SOPs applicable to the role.


• Responsible for making yourself aware of H&S in the area.


• IPC 610/620 soldering


• Maintain accurate records


• Reporting of Health & safety issues (accident reporting and near miss/observation reporting)


• Demonstrate teamwork


• Adherence to engineering drawings and work card instructions.


• Adherence to quality standards applicable to all parts and processes.


• Meet the production times as stated on the job cards


• Demonstrate flexibility to meet business requirements


• Work as part of a team to meet departmental targets

Requirements of the Assembly Operative:

• Some previous assembly experience (although full training will be given)


• Soldering experience


• Eye site testing / not colour blind


• Dexterous


• Attention to detail

Benefits for the Assembly Operative:

• On site free parking


• Subsidised canteen


• 28 days Holiday (including BH)


• Opportunity to go permanent


• Immediate Starts


• Training Opportunities


• Accessible via public transport from Barnstaple & Tiverton

If you have a background in manufacturing, mechanical or electronic assembly, or have a hobby where you developed good dexterity, we'd be happy to have a chat with you,