Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Vicon

Yarnton

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% Company Pension

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Cover

Private Medical with Optical / Dental

Permanent Health Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free On-site Parking

Job summary

Vicon, the Oxford Metrics subsidiary and world leader in motion capture technology, invites applications for an Electromechanical Assembler in Yarnton. You will build electro-mechanical assemblies and inspect them visually to ensure quality, reporting to the Production Manager.

Join a team focused on delivering high-precision products for entertainment, engineering and life sciences. The role requires experience in mechanical and box-build assembly, strong attention to detail and the ability to

Qualifications

Experience in mechanical assembly or similar manufacturing environments.
Experience in electronic/box build assembly.
Meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Organised and tidy, with a proactive approach.
Able to work as part of a focused team.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, databases).

Responsibilities

Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies per drawings and BOMs.
Diagnose mechanical faults and manage repairs to maintain stock levels.
Perform Dispatch and Goods In functions as required.
Assist in testing, kit verification, stock counts and packing.
Support ongoing product improvements with feedback from builds.
Maintain safe, clean work area and proper documentation.
Participate in training and flexible working initiatives.
Work unsupervised to meet deadlines as part of a team.

Skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Electronic/box build assembly

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team player

Organised

Communication skills

Basic computer skills (Word/Excel)

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Department: Vicon Production

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

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.

Role Summary

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