General Production Operator

Elcometer Limited; August (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their operations team. This role involves hands-on manufacturing, assembly, and testing of optical units and electro-mechanical assemblies. Candidates will ensure the integrity and quality of materials while adhering to strict health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong manual dexterity, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality assurance. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic production environment, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, testing, packing, and material handling processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing products and working in operations processes.
• Testing and calibration of assemblies using bespoke processes.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Soldering

Crimping

General hand assembly tools

Reading engineering drawings

Using process materials

Computerised assembly systems

Quality assurance standards

Health & Safety compliance

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or higher

Tools

PC based equipment

Mechanical equipment

Manual equipment

Assembly drawings

Job description

To manufacture products and work in the Operations processes.

Location:

Manchester, UK

Employment Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 qualification or higher.

Responsibilities:

Skills:

• 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.

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.

Applications should be made by forwarding a copy of your up to date CV and covering letter to [e-mail] or alternatively, you can submit your application by post to: Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6BU.