Experienced Assembly Technician

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Personnel Ltd. in the Cambridge area is seeking an Experienced Assembly Technician for a temporary, on-site role. You will perform high-precision mechanical and electrical assembly with hands-on testing, fault-finding and process improvements.

Responsibilities include calibration checks, strict quality control and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards are met. Hours are 7:15am–4pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £17.49 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with both mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A good understanding of vacuum systems and how they work.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to get stuck in.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision components and assemblies to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Get hands-on with assembly, testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Investigate any issues or malfunctions and make modifications where needed
• Carry out tests, record the results and make sure everything meets the required specification
• Make sure test equipment and tools are calibrated, working correctly and fit for purpose
• Work closely with colleagues and other teams across the business
• Get involved in Lean activities and share ideas on improvements
• Look for ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make assembly processes better
• Follow established processes and procedures, including those covered by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Help maintain high standards of quality, safety and compliance
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed from time to time

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Communication

Teamwork

Vacuum systems

Job description

Location: Cambridge (CB23)

Job type: Temporary

Duration: Ongoing

Hours: 7:15am until 4pm (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £17.49 per hour

Job Reference: 36330

Polytec are looking for an Experienced Assembly Technician for our client based just west of Cambridge. You will have good hands-on experience of high precision mechanical assembly and testing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble precision components and assemblies to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Get hands-on with assembly, testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Investigate any issues or malfunctions and make modifications where needed
• Carry out tests, record the results and make sure everything meets the required specification
• Make sure test equipment and tools are calibrated, working correctly and fit for purpose
• Work closely with colleagues and other teams across the business
• Get involved in Lean activities and share ideas on improvements
• Look for ways to reduce waste, improve efficiency and make assembly processes better
• Follow established processes and procedures, including those covered by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Help maintain high standards of quality, safety and compliance
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed from time to time

Requirements:

• Experience with both mechanical and electrical assembly
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work well as part of a team
• A good understanding of vacuum systems and how they work
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to get stuck in
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment would be an advantage