Assembly Operator

City of Shakopee, MN; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Manchester, England is seeking a production assembler to perform machining and assembly of products on-site. The role requires following SOPs, testing to methods, interpreting sales orders, and collaborating with Engineering and Quality teams on quality issues.

You will ensure tools and machines are fit for purpose, participate in continuous improvement, and maintain accurate production records while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Be quality focused
• Have basic IT skills
• Be flexible and adaptable for potential cross functional training

Responsibilities

• Carrying out machining and assembly of products as per SOPs and standards.
• Testing products to specified methods and health and safety requirements.
• Interpreting sales order requirements correctly.
• Collaborating with team leader and Engineering/Quality on quality issues.
• Ensuring tools and machines are fit for purpose and reporting issues to supervision.
• Suggesting improvements through the company's continuous improvement program.
• Complying with Health and Safety guidelines and using PPE.
• Keeping production records up to date.
• Being flexible to work in other parts of the production areas.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities.
• Following all company policies and procedures.

Job description

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Carrying out machining and assembly of products in line with standard operating procedures and relevant standards.
• Carrying out testing of products to specified product methods and in line with standards and health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring sales order requirements are interpreted correctly
• Collaborating closely with your team leader and other personnel such as Engineering and Quality team members on quality issues arising from manufacturing.
• Ensuring that all tools/machines used are fit for purpose and reporting any problems to Supervision.
• Recommending and carrying out any improvements in line with the company’s continuous improvement program.
• Working at all time within Health and Safety guidelines, including the accurate use of PPE.
• Keeping accurate and up to date production records
• Showing flexibility and working in other parts of the production areas as required.
• Taking an active role in Perfect Execution activities where required.
• Being aware of and following all company policies and procedures in carrying out the role

Who You Are:

• You have the capability to efficiently and accurately handle complex tasks. You are self motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
  

For This Role, You Will Need:

• To be time served (successfully completed a Level 3 apprenticeship) within an Engineering environment
• Be quality focused
• Be flexible and adaptable for potential cross functional training
• Have basic IT skills

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Prior experience of valve assembly would be desirable but not essential.
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26009241
• Job Function Manufacturing
• Posting Date 08/21/2026, 10:15 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Sharp Street Worsley, Manchester, MAN, M28 3NA, GB (On-site)