Production Assembler in Fareham, Hampshire

We are recruiting an experienced Production Assembly Operator / Mechanical Assembler to join a precision manufacturing environment producing high-quality components and assemblies to aerospace standards.

This hands-on manufacturing role is ideal for an Assembly Technician, Production Assembler or Manufacturing Technician with strong mechanical assembly skills, experience interpreting engineering drawings and a background in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out precision mechanical assembly and manual assembly operations in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions and manufacturing specifications.
• Set up jigs, fixtures, tooling and equipment for assembly and testing.
• Perform component inspection, measurement and product testing to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Support electrical testing, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, dielectric testing or leak testing where applicable.
• Identify manufacturing defects, support root cause analysis and maintain accurate production records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM and kaizen.

Skills and Experience Required

• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, production assembly or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
• Experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.
• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience in at least two of the following processes: mechanical assembly, soldering, potting/encapsulation, induction brazing, grit blasting, laser/dot peen marking or electrical testing.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment such as digital calipers, micrometers or gauges.

Desirable Experience

• J-STD-001 soldering, SAP or ERP systems.
• Helium leak testing, non-destructive testing (NDT) or dye penetrant inspection.
• Coil winding, manual machining or electron beam welding.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement activities.

Apply Now

If you are a skilled Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Production Assembler or Assembly Technician seeking a hands-on opportunity in precision manufacturing, apply today with your latest CV.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant mechanical assembly, manufacturing operations and product testing experience.