Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Mechanical Assembly Technician Location: Saffron Walden (able to drive)Job Type:9am-5pm Monday - FridaySalary: Up to £30kAbout the Client:Our client is a leading provider of world-class scientific products to customers both in the UK and around the world. Theyare dedicated to ensuring quality and performance in allproducts. Theyare a successful, family-owned company, proud of its achievementsand its strong team. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team that aims to develop a culture of innovation, excellent customer service and employee engagement.We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Mechanical Assembly Technician to join theirProduction Team and play a crucial role in the assembly of our in-house products.As a Mechanical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling and testing a range of scientific products. You will work closely with the Production Manager and collaborate with various teams, including R&D and Supply Chain, to ensure the highestquality of our products.Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test current products, including mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, following detailed manufacturing method files.
• Conduct necessary quality and performance checks and tests during the assembly process, following detailed procedures.
• Complete all required process documentation associated with the assembly and testing of products.
• Support troubleshooting with components or assembled products.
• Assist in identifying areas for improvement in current assembly processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Manage assembly and testing procedures and documents, and work on associated process improvements.
• Check product sub-components to ensure quality.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement, lean, and 5S activities to maximize productivity.
• Maintain close liaison with the Supply Chain team to ensure adequate sub-component stock levels.
• Collaborate with the R&D team in the handover of new assembled products.
• Provide pre-production and post-production support in the glassblowing workshop if required.

Requirements:Qualifications and Skills:

• 2 to 5 years minimum working experience in a mechanical assembly environment.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis in a mechanical environment.
• Strong practical skills with the capability to carry out basic wiring, soldering, and crimping.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Fully IT literate with standard Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Word and Excel).
• Ideally, skills and experience in electro-mechanical, electronics, electrical engineering, or similar.

Personal Qualities:

• Enthusiastic and perseverant with a positive can-do attitude.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
• Well-organized and tidy, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and partners.
• Willing to get stuck in at all levels and undertake whatever is required to complete the job.
• Capable of working as part of a team and able to use your own initiative when working individually.
• Diligent attitude with the determination to see things through to completion.
• Good timekeeper and reliable.

If you are interested in the role of Mechanical Assembly Technician and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or emailIf this job isnt exactly right for you but youre looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.Unicorn Resourcing Limitedis acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanentopportunity