Mechanical Assembler Technician
Layka Recruitment
This is a hands on role, preparing a broad variety of component parts and assembling them into finished ‘system elements’ that are then used to construct the company's ‘systems’ before shipment to their worldwide customers
The components and assemblies made are manufactured to high tolerances and are typically large, requiring careful and sensitive handling and control.
This role requires an aptitude for mechanics and a good eye for detail. Their function is to ensure that all parts and products under their care are in proper working order and meet the quality standards of the company. The day-to-day tasks will include the use of a variety of hand tools as well as larger pieces such as lifting equipment. Attention to detail to identify defects is essential as the components / assemblies are high value and when connected to high pressure hydraulics, are required to be operate safely, in control and without concern to quality issues arising from the preparedness of the parts.
The role requires the team member to be able to read and understand technical level component and assembly drawings, to take instruction from other team members and their manager, and to follow all procedures for health and safety in the work place.
Training will be provided to cover specific needs of the role and where there is a need to support installation work at a customers site, the team member must be willing to travel and represent the company in a professional manner.
Roles and responsibilities:-
To safely prepare component parts to required quality standards before assembling into ‘system elements’, using a variety of hand, power and precision engineering tools
Manual handling of component parts and assemblies in accordance with health and safety requirements
To use and correctly interpret component and assembly drawings, and / or other written or verbal instructions
To identify and report substandard quality via established procedures
To work effectively with colleagues
Operate within the requirements the work instructions and risk assessments
Operate safely and in compliance of the health and safety act
To use all hand tools appropriately and to ensure their return after
To maintain 5S workplace cleanliness standards and contribute to development projects
Experience, qualifications and skills
The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, qualifications and skills, it is meant as an indicative representation. Experience is of greater significance than qualifications.
Experience
Demonstrable ability to read and interpret technical drawings for component parts / assemblies
Demonstrable mechanical assembly skills, an understanding of the requirements of hydraulics being ideal.
>2 years assembly experience with high value / low volume component parts working in a precision engineering environment
Qualifications
Apprenticeship or equivalent background
Skills
The ability to correctly read and interpret component and assembly drawings
Excellent hand skills and dexterity
Practical use of hand, power and precision engineering tools
Excellent hand / eye coordination
Attention to detail
High degree of common sense
A brilliant opportunity with plenty of scope of progression good benefits including private healthcare and an early finish Friday every week!
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