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Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?

Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting-edge science.

Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

The Electromechanical Assembler post within the Production Department is primarily responsible for the build and visual inspection the Company’s products. The Electromechanical Assembler shall report directly to the Production Manager.

· Assemble electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, assembly instructions, bills of materials.

· Diagnosing mechanical faults in camera sub-assemblies to component level and managing the repair/replacement - returning the defective item(s) to the appropriate supervisor (Ops Manager or Stock Controller) to ensure inventory stock levels can be accurately managed.

· To perform Dispatch function as and when necessary

· To perform Goods In function as and when necessary

· To assist in other areas where necessary to meet business needs e.g. testing, kit verification, stock counts and packing

· In conjunction with Engineering, Design Engineer, Realisation Engineer and Operations Manager:

o Assist with the on-going improvement of current product by actively feeding back observations from the current build

o Assist in the risk prevention/design improvement process by actively feeding back observations from the prototype/current build.

· To participate in training activities for flexible working

· To ensure all consumables (including B-stock items) stock levels are monitored and low stock status is reported back to the Buyer

· To keep working area organised and tidy (ensure all stock that is not consumed is returned to the correct stock location and tools are returned to their correct storage location at the end of the shift)

· To work to a high standard of quality

· To work in a safe manner for themselves and others

· To work using correct documentation

· To participate in Quality Control, Waste Minimisation or other improvement activities

· Must be able to work without supervision and to meet deadlines
· Able to work as a member of a focused team

· Ideally to have experience in mechanical assembly.

· Experience in electronic/box build assembly.

· Meticulous with a good eye for detail.

· Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.

· Enthusiastic and committed to the goals of the Company.

· Organised and tidy.

· Exhibit good written and verbal communications skills.

· Basic computer skills (inc experience in using Word, Excel, databases)

· Competitive salary

· 10% Company Pension

· 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

· Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance

· Cycle to work scheme.

· Free On-site Parking

Oxford Metrics is a smart sensing and software company that enables the interface between the real world and its virtual twin. Our smart sensing technology helps over 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including all of the world's top 10 games companies and all of the top 20 universities worldwide.

The Group trades through its market-leading division Vicon, Industrial Vision Systems, and recently acquired, The Sempre Group. Vicon is a world leader in motion measurement analysis to thousands of customers worldwide, including Red Bull, Imperial College London, Dreamscape Immersive, Industrial Light & Magic, and NASA. Industrial Vision Systems is a specialist in machine vision software and technology for high precision, automated quality control systems trusted by blue-chip, smart manufacturing companies across the globe including BD, DePuy, Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Zytronic and Alkegen. Sempre is a measurement specialist solving manufacturing challenges across multiple industries. Through their expert in-house consultants and partnerships with over 25 well-known manufacturers including Jenoptik, Renishaw and Micro-Vu, Sempre offers an extensive range of products and software to customers in aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and precision engineering.

Founded in 1984 our Group is headquartered in Oxford with offices in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. Since 2001, Oxford Metrics (LSE: OMG), has been a quoted company listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange.