Precision Assembly Technician – Day Shifts

Owen Daniels; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading engineering company in Leicester and we are looking for a skilled Assembly Technician to join on a permanent basis. You will carry out precise mechanical and electrical assembly of high-precision instruments and test, calibrate products.

The role requires reading technical drawings and BOMs, with at least 2 years in an assembly role. A background in engineering qualifications is desirable; GCSEs in Maths and English are required.

Qualifications

• Reading technical drawings and BOMs
• GCSEs in Maths and English
• Engineering qualifications desirable (BTEC/HNC/HND or Eng degree)
• Minimum 2 years in an Assembly role or similar

Responsibilities

• Carry out precise mechanical and electrical assembly of high-precision engineering instruments
• Assemble, test, and calibrate products using a range of components with occasional soldering
• Support production of new products through prototype builds and follow build instructions
• Work with engineers to improve processes, quality, and cost control
• Maintain high output while meeting deadlines

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Bill of materials

Education

Engineering qualifications (BTEC/HNC/HND or Eng degree)

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading engineering company in Leicester and we are looking for a skilled Assembly Technician to join on a permanent basis. You will carry out precise mechanical and electrical assembly of high-precision instruments and test, calibrate products.

The role requires reading technical drawings and BOMs, with at least 2 years in an assembly role. A background in engineering qualifications is desirable; GCSEs in Maths and English are required.