Production Operative (Temporary)

Elcometer Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Elcometer Limited in Manchester is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team in assembly and testing roles. The successful candidate will work with optical units and various manual and computer-based processes while adhering to stringent quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include assembly, calibration, and packing operations, ensuring product integrity and quality at every step. Candidates should have experience in assembly and testing, along with good organisational skills and IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, testing, and packing processes.
• Familiarity with optical assembly or fine assembly work.
• Health & Safety compliance experience.
• Worked within a disciplined ISO9001 environment.

Responsibilities

• Use computer-based systems and manual processes for assembly.
• Test and calibrate assemblies using varied equipment.
• Ensure product quality and integrity throughout the process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

This position is not suitable for people with allergies to materials such as glue, resins, oils, grease and hydraulic fluids. The role involves working with magnets or being in and around magnetic fields and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Manual dexterity, soldering, crimp and use of general hand assembly tools.
• Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, method sheets or samples.
• Use of process materials including resins, glues and curing systems and/or agents.
• Use of computerised assembly, test and stock control systems & peripheral equipment.
• Assembly of optical units, wiring looms, cables, electro mechanical assemblies and finished products adhering to Company documentation and to agreed QA standards.
• Ensure that the integrity and quality of the materials used in the process meet the required standards.

Testing & Packing

• Test or calibration of assemblies using a range of Company bespoke processes; PC based, mechanical and manually operated equipment.
• Ensure the integrity & quality of the product passed to the next stage of the process.
• Packing operations ranging from bagging and labelling individual items to site kits containing multiple products and accessories into bespoke carry cases.

General

• Working in all areas of production using a range of different processes.
• Handling process materials safely to prevent degradation.
• Working to Company standards and procedures at all times.

Health & Safety

• Comply with Company H&S procedures and legislation at all times.
• Identify any hazards, make safe and report as per Company H&S procedures.
• Ensure correct use and storage of PPE and RPE.
• Any additional duties deemed appropriate which are within the job holder's capabilities.

About You

Experience

• Assembly, test, packing and material handling processes.
• Optical assembly or detailed fine assembly work.
• Computer based processes.
• Mechanical and electronic processes.
• Use of documentation (bill of materials, assembly drawings).
• Health & Safety.
• Working within a disciplined ISO9001 environment.

Company Competencies

• Communicating and Influencing Level 1.
• Drive and Determination Level 1.
• Problem Solving/Initiative Level 2.
• Technical/Functional Excellence Level 2.
• Planning and Business Performance Level 1.

Skills

• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to strict timescales.
• IT literate, good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.