Assembly Technician

We are looking for a full time Assembly Technician to join our expanding Product Assembly team. This is a great opportunity for a person to practice their technological and Assembly skills within a world leading metrology business. The work is varied and includes product assembly and testing of our high precision metrology instrumentation. Full on-site training is provided. Shift working may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate skills in electrical and mechanical precision assembly with the ability to support internal customers, other departments, and team members.
• Support the implementation of new products into production by supporting prototype builds, team training, and SOP’s to drive efficiency
• Work with Engineers to develop techniques and processes to improve current methods, ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient products.
• Remain task oriented, consistently delivering high levels of output and customer satisfaction.
• Add to the existing team ethos by working closely with colleagues to deliver Operation Excellence.
• Assemble, test, and calibrate valuable products, at times working with small components and demanding deadlines.
• Develop product knowledge to support all areas of Assembly production when required.
• Ensure high standards of quality throughout the Assembly cells to deliver excellence in customer service.
• Become a role model to other team members and Apprentices, promoting high standards and a positive work ethic.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in electrical and mechanical Assembly
• Track record of working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Research & Design
• Able to read and digest mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
• A strong track record of delivering quality product to customers
• Methodical approach to precision assembly
• Experience in inspection fundamentals
• Experience building intricate mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to work both alone and in teams as required by the individual task
• Run test procedures, collect data, and complete technical reports
• Participate in project team meetings

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in delivering projects to improve cost, quality, and efficiency
• Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 accredited environment.
• Experience in Optical, Electrical & Mechanical instrumentation

Required Personal Attributes:

• Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements.
• Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project
• Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change
• Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude
• Worth Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard
• High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best
• Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints
• Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative.
• Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of a L3 Apprenticeship in either Mechanical or Electronic disciplines
• HNC/HND or higher in a Engineering discipline preferred

What we offer you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit:

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI, Form Talysurf i-Series, Surtronic, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf PGI Optics, Talyvel, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
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