Precision Assembly Operator

Parker Hannifin; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Competitive pay package

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Holiday 25 plus stats

Subsidised canteen with Starbucks

Life Assurance

Annual Cash Incentive

Employee Assistance Program for Health

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking a Precision Assembly Operator in Fareham to perform precision pick and join operations on aerospace components. You’ll work under a microscope with small, delicate parts, ensuring quality and traceability throughout assembly and inspection processes.

The role requires excellent manual dexterity and the ability to follow engineering drawings and controlled processes. A strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain a clean, safe workspace are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling precision components under a microscope.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to quality workmanship.
• Experience with brazing, welding or inspection equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out precision pick and join to drawings and quality requirements.
• Work under microscopes to prepare, assemble and inspect small components.
• Prepare components for joining, brazing, welding, and further assembly.
• Complete production paperwork and traceability records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report issues promptly.

Skills

Microscope assembly

Precision hand skills

Attention to detail

Engineering drawings

Controlled processes

Job description

Job Title: Precision Assembly Operator

Location: Fareham

Hours: Full-Time, Day Shift

Duration: Permanent

Pay rate: Competitive

Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.

Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.

Business Core Values

Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.

Position Summary

The Role:

We are looking for a Precision Assembly Operator to carry out precision pick and join activities on aerospace components. This role requires excellent manual dexterity and experience working with small, delicate parts under a microscope. You will be responsible for preparing, assembling, inspecting and processing components while maintaining the highest standards of quality, traceability and workmanship.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role:

• Carry out precision pick and join operations in line with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality requirements.
• Work under microscopes and magnification equipment to prepare, assemble and inspect small components.
• Prepare components for joining, brazing, welding and further assembly processes.
• Complete production paperwork, inspection records and traceability documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and report any quality or process concerns promptly.

Qualifications

Skills required:

• Previous experience in microscope assembly or other precision manufacturing environments.
• Excellent hand skills with the ability to work on small, delicate components.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings, work instructions and controlled processes.
• Experience with tack welding, micro-welding or inspection equipment would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Free car parking
• Competitive pay package
• Career progression opportunities
• Pension up to 10% company contribution
• Holiday 25 plus stats
• Subsidised canteen with Starbucks
• Life Assurance
• ACIP (Annual Cash Incentive)
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services
• Income Protection
• Business Resource Groups and Volunteering Day off

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.