Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Vicon Motion Systems Ltd.; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free On-site Parking

Job summary

Vicon Motion Systems Ltd. invites applications for an Electro-Mechanical Assembler based in Yarnton, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on building and visually inspecting high-precision products within the Production Department, reporting to the Production Manager.

The position requires mechanical/electronic assembly experience, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in mechanical assembly.
• Experience in electronic/box build assembly.
• Meticulous with a good eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to drawings, BOMs and instructions.
• Diagnose mechanical faults in camera sub-assemblies and coordinate repairs/stock updates.
• Perform dispatch and goods-in duties as required.
• Assist in testing, verification, stock counts and packing to support production.
• Contribute to on-going product improvements by feeding back build observations.
• Maintain safe, compliant working practices and organized workspace.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electronic/box build

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Organised

Communication skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Department: Vicon Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Reporting To: Yvonne Strobel

Description

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?

Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting‑edge science.

Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

The Electromechanical Assembler post within the Production Department is primarily responsible for the build and visual inspection of the Company’s products. The Electromechanical Assembler shall report directly to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, assembly instructions, bills of materials.
• Diagnosing mechanical faults in camera sub-assemblies to component level and managing the repair/replacement - returning the defective item(s) to the appropriate supervisor (Ops Manager or Stock Controller) to ensure inventory stock levels can be accurately managed.
• To perform Dispatch function as and when necessary
• To perform Goods In function as and when necessary
• To assist in other areas where necessary to meet business needs e.g. testing, kit verification, stock counts and packing
• In conjunction with Engineering, Design Engineer, Realisation Engineer and Operations Manager:
  • Assist with the on-going improvement of current product by actively feeding back observations from the current build
  • Assist in the risk prevention/design improvement process by actively feeding back observations from the prototype/current build.
• To participate in training activities for flexible working
• To ensure all consumables (including B-stock items) stock levels are monitored and low stock status is reported back to the Buyer
• To keep working area organised and tidy (ensure all stock that is not consumed is returned to the correct stock location and tools are returned to their correct storage location at the end of the shift)
• To work to a high standard of quality
• To work in a safe manner for themselves and others
• To work using correct documentation
• To participate in Quality Control, Waste Minimisation or other improvement activities
• Must be able to work without supervision and to meet deadlines
• Able to work as a member of a focused team

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ideally to have experience in mechanical assembly.
• Experience in electronic/box build assembly.
• Meticulous with a good eye for detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Enthusiastic and committed to the goals of the Company.
• Organised and tidy.
• Exhibit good written and verbal communications skills.
• Basic computer skills (inc experience in using Word, Excel, databases)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On-site Parking