Assembly Technician

Position Summary:

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.

Requirements for Consideration:

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.

- Website: www.taylor-hobson.com (https://www.taylor-hobson.com)