Assembly Technician

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm is seeking an Assembly Technician in Fareham. You will manufacture components to aerospace standards, focusing on quality and precision. Responsibilities include working independently, training others, and participating in efficiency improvements. Applicants should have relevant experience and expertise in processes like Vacuum Brazing or Soldering. This role demands strong manual dexterity and attention to detail, providing an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in manufacturing components and assemblies.
• Expert in at least one recognized manufacturing process.
• Good eye sight, including depth perception and normal color vision.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture various components and assemblies using recognized processes.
• Work efficiently without supervision and pay attention to detail.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations.

Skills

Vacuum Brazing

General Assembly

Soldering (J-STD 001)

Manual Dexterity

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Job description

Assembly Technician

Location: Fareham

Length: 6 months

The role

Speed Assembly Operator; the successful applicant will manufacture various components and assemblies using recognized processes / skills. You will produce quality finished components and assemblies in accordance with drawings and MBS routings / manufacturing build specifications to aerospace standards.

Responsibility

• To work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision.
• To work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• To obtain and maintain operator self-inspection capability.
• To work as a team member with a flexible attitude towards work.
• To be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor.
• To be pro‑active in aiding the Team Leader / management team in improving the efficiency of the operation in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• To be able to set up jigs and fixtures for assembly and test purposes for themselves and Manufacturing Technicians.
• To be an expert in at least one of the processes with the ability to train others / prepare them for external training and subsequent approval.
• The ability to actively participate in root cause analysis investigations.
• The ability to support / advise engineering with regards new product introduction.
• To be familiar with the Health and Safety and Fire policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates when required.
• Good awareness of Environmental procedures (ISO 14001) and their application.

Requirements

• Proven relevant experience
• Expert in at least one of the following processes:
  • Vacuum Brazing
  • General Assembly
  • Soldering (J-STD 001)
• Experience of performing manual assembly operations - manual dexterity
• Skilled in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Basic oral and written communications skills
• Good eye sight including depth perception / Normal colour vision

Experience in any of the following processes: (Desirable)

• Encapsulation / Potting

Encapsulation / Potting

• Self‑motivated
• Committed to Quality
• Ability to learn new skills and procedures
• Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales
• Team player
• Understanding of Lean tools - 6S / Poke Yoke / Kan Bans / VSMs (Desirable)