Assembly Technician

Experis; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Assembly Technician for a 6-month contract in Fareham, UK. The successful candidate will assemble components to aerospace standards, ensuring quality and efficiency. Key responsibilities include working autonomously, participating in analyses, and maintaining compliance with safety and environmental procedures. Applicants must have proven experience in at least one assembly process and demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in assembly or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in at least one specialized assembly process.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture components using recognized processes and skills.
• Ensure quality finished components according to aerospace standards.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and support engineering.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision.
• Work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Obtain and maintain operator self‑inspection capability.
• Work as a team member with a flexible attitude towards work.
• Be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor.
• Be pro‑active in aiding the Team Leader / management team in improving the efficiency of the operation in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Set up jigs and fixtures for assembly and test purposes for themselves and Manufacturing Technicians.
• Be an expert in at least one of the processes with the ability to train others / prepare them for external training and subsequent approval.
• Actively participate in root cause analysis investigations.
• Support / advise engineering with regards to new product introduction.
• Be familiar with the company’s Health and Safety and Fire policies and attend mandatory updates when required.
• Have 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 eyesight including depth perception / normal colour vision.
• Experience in any of the following processes (Desirable):
• 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).