Mechanical Assembler

Applied Automation; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Automation in Plymouth seeks a hands-on technician to build mechanical sub-assemblies and control panels for the Marine & Build to Print Division. You will read drawings, mount components and use hand tools to assemble control systems for the UK and worldwide markets.

You will work safely in an industrial workshop, maintain clean areas, and support production targets while communicating draw variations and material needs. A strong attention to detail and quality mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with building mechanical sub-assemblies and mounting components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Good communication and a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical sub-assemblies against drawings.
• Mount internal components and hardware to control panels.
• Read, interpret and work from mechanical drawings.
• Safely operate manual hand and power tools.
• Manage workload to meet time sensitive production targets.
• Flag material shortages or drawing queries promptly.
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas following health and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading mechanical blueprints

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Drills

Torque tools

Job description

A great opportunity has come up to join our Marine & Build to Print Division.

Purpose of the Role

The individual will be tasked with building mechanical sub-assemblies and control boxes and control systems according to drawings and specification. The role will require fabrication, mechanical fastening and component mounting for the UK and Worldwide marketplace.

• Build robust mechanical sub-assemblies against various drawings
• Mount internal components and hardware to control panels
• Read, interpret and work from mechanical drawings
• Safely operate various manual hand and power tools
• Manage workload to meet time sensitive production targets
• Flag material shortages or drawing queries immediately
• Maintain clean and tidy work areas following health and safety policies

Requirements

• Mechanical assembly experience preferred but not essential
• Good Communication skills to explain differences within issued drawings
• High attention to detail with a quality over quantity mindset
• Confident with using various hand tools such as drills, torque tools
• Strong understanding in reading mechanical blueprints and layout drawings
• Strong understanding of industrial workshop practices