Precision Mechanical Assembly Technician - Cleanroom

Placr Recruitment; Waldron; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Life insurance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

State-of-the-art manufacturing enviro

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician for a specialist cleanroom manufacturing team in East Sussex. The role focuses on precision mechanical and electrical assembly of low-volume, high-spec products in a state-of-the-art environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong practical engineering background with hands-on assembly experience, reading drawings, and a methodical approach to quality assurance. Training and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on mechanical assembly and precision fitting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with wiring, electrical testing or electromechanical assembly is advantageous.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and adhering to strict quality standards.
• Methodical approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Precision mechanical assembly and hand fitting of complex components.
• Assembly of mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Wiring and electrical testing of sub-assemblies.
• Working to strict cleanroom and UHV standards.
• Inspecting completed work and maintaining quality records.
• Supporting new product introduction and manufacturing documentation improvements.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

precision fitting

reading drawings

quality documentation

mechanical assembly

electrical testing

cleanroom standards

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification / apprenticeship / HNC/HND

Job description

Placr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician for a specialist cleanroom manufacturing team in East Sussex. The role focuses on precision mechanical and electrical assembly of low-volume, high-spec products in a state-of-the-art environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong practical engineering background with hands-on assembly experience, reading drawings, and a methodical approach to quality assurance. Training and career development opportunities are offered.