Assembly Technician

DCV Technologies; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DCV Technologies is recruiting four Assembly Operators / Mechanical Assembly & Test Technicians to join a precision manufacturing operation in Fareham, Hampshire. The role suits experienced Manufacturing Operators, Mechanical Assemblers, Production Technicians or Mechanical Fitters with hands-on aerospace/ automotive or safety-critical experience.

You will assemble, test and inspect components to engineering drawings and aerospace standards, using jigs, fixtures and precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical assembly or precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow assembly instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with precision testing/inspection tools (micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly and testing of precision components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and work instructions.
• Set up and operate jigs, fixtures and equipment.
• Perform manual assembly and specialist manufacturing processes.
• Conduct component testing, measurement and inspection using precision tools.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and 6S.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean, Kaizen and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Precision manufacturing

Read engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

TIG welding

Vacuum brazing

CNC bending

Gauging equipment

Laser marking

Dot peen marking

Grit blasting

Machine TIG welding

SAP

Job description

Positions Available: 4

We are recruiting for four skilled Assembly Operators / Mechanical Assembly & Test Technicians to join a precision manufacturing operation in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Operators, Mechanical Assemblers, Production Technicians or Mechanical Fitters with hands-on experience in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical manufacturing environments.

The role involves mechanical assembly, component testing, precision manufacturing and quality inspection, working to engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly and testing of precision components and assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Set up and operate jigs, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform manual assembly, mechanical fitting and specialist manufacturing processes.
• Conduct component testing, measurement and inspection using precision measuring equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and 6S housekeeping.
• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven mechanical assembly or precision manufacturing experience.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed assembly instructions.
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience in at least three of the following processes:

• TIG welding (including thin-gauge welding)
• Vacuum brazing
• CNC bending
• Mechanical fitting
• Laser or dot peen marking
• Grit blasting
• Machine TIG welding

• Experience with testing, inspection, gauging, micrometers or digital calipers.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM or continuous improvement.

You should be comfortable working independently once trained and maintaining consistent production standards.

Additional experience in soldering, coil winding, swaging, machining, SAP or non-destructive testing would be advantageous.