Precision Assembly & Test Technician

South West Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Assembly & Test Technician in Poole, Dorset. You will assemble, test and fault-find complex mechanical products to detailed drawings and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering background with experience in precision assembly, pressure testing and documentation. The role requires ability to read drawings and work autonomously or in a team in a specialist engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background with precision assembly or testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembling complex mechanical components and products to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carrying out functional and pressure testing using air, fluid and gas.
• Diagnosing faults, investigating issues and carrying out necessary rectification work.
• Using precision measuring equipment to check components against specified tolerances.
• Assembling and testing valves, manifolds and associated mechanical systems.
• Preparing completed products for inspection, including cleaning, labelling and packing.
• Undertaking soldering and coil winding where required.
• Maintaining accurate production and test records.
• Supporting quality improvements and assisting with training where required.
• Ensuring all work meets the required quality and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Fault diagnosis

Precision measurement

Soldering

Valve/assembly/testing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 2/3, HNC or equivalent

Tools

Pressure testing equipment

Soldering equipment

Coil winding equipment

Job description

South West Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Assembly & Test Technician in Poole, Dorset. You will assemble, test and fault-find complex mechanical products to detailed drawings and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have an engineering background with experience in precision assembly, pressure testing and documentation. The role requires ability to read drawings and work autonomously or in a team in a specialist engineering environment.