Mechanical Assembly Technician

Vibe Recruit; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit seeks a Mechanical Assembly Technician to support a non-high-volume manufacturing environment. You will build, test and inspect assemblies, using a range of hand and power tools, while maintaining high workmanship and quality standards.

Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential, with a proactive approach to prioritising tasks and problem solving. Further training and development is available to progress in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience.
• Experience and understanding of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read drawings, follow work instructions and procedures would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise work and be a capable problem solver.

Responsibilities

• The build, test and inspection of assemblies.
• The use of hand and power tools.
• Adopt good workmanship and Quality standards.
• Carry out assembly duties in a timely manner.
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process when required.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and tidy state.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Main Duties

• The build, test and inspection of assemblies.
• The use of hand and power tools
• Adopt good workmanship and Quality standards.
• Carry out assembly duties in a timely manner.
• Assist in other areas of the manufacturing process when required.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and tidy state.

This is not a high-volume manufacturing environment and attention to detail, along with a 'Getting it Right First-Time' attitude is key!

Skills and Experience

• Previous hands-on manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience
• Experience and understanding of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read drawings, follow work instructions and procedures would be advantageous.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Able to prioritise work and be a capable problem solver

Further training and development is available.