Assembly Technician

Positions Available: 4

We are recruiting for four skilled Assembly Operators / Mechanical Assembly & Test Technicians to join a precision manufacturing operation in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Manufacturing Operators, Mechanical Assemblers, Production Technicians or Mechanical Fitters with hands-on experience in aerospace, automotive or safety-critical manufacturing environments.

The role involves mechanical assembly, component testing, precision manufacturing and quality inspection, working to engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly and testing of precision components and assemblies.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.

• Set up and operate jigs, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.

• Perform manual assembly, mechanical fitting and specialist manufacturing processes.

• Conduct component testing, measurement and inspection using precision measuring equipment.

• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety and 6S housekeeping.

• Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and root cause analysis.

• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven mechanical assembly or precision manufacturing experience.

• Experience within aerospace, automotive or another safety-critical manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed assembly instructions.

• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience in at least three of the following processes:

- TIG welding (including thin-gauge welding)

- Vacuum brazing

- CNC bending

- Mechanical fitting

- Laser or dot peen marking

- Grit blasting

- Machine TIG welding

• Experience with testing, inspection, gauging, micrometers or digital calipers.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM or continuous improvement.

You should be comfortable working independently once trained and maintaining consistent production standards.

Additional experience in soldering, coil winding, swaging, machining, SAP or non-destructive testing would be advantageous.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Manufacturing Technician or Production Operator seeking a contract opportunity in Fareham, apply today with your updated CV