Mechanical Assembler

This role involves the assembly of all Radleys in-house assembled products. You will be working in our Production Team, assembling world-class scientific products for our UK and international customers.

• Reporting to the Production Manager
• Assembling and testing of current products:
  • Mechanical & electro-mechanical assembly, following detailed manufacturing method files
  • Ensuring that necessary quality & performance checks & tests are carried out during the assembly process, following detailed procedures
  • Completing all necessary process documentation associated with the assembly & testing of products
  • Support trouble shooting with components or assembled products
  • Help to identify areas for improvement in current assembly processes, procedures and work flows
• General:
  • Assisting with the management of assembly & testing procedures & documents and any associated process improvements
  • Checking of product sub-components
  • Participate and support continuous improvement, lean and 5S activities to maximise productivity
  • Close liaison with members of the Supply Chain team to ensure that necessary sub-component stock levels are adequate
  • Working with the R&D team in the handover of new assembled products
  • Pre-production and post-production support in the glassblowing workshop if required

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

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

 

And have the following qualities:

• Enthusiasm and perseverance with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills
• Well organised & tidy, with a good 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 to undertake whatever is required to complete the job
• Capable of working as part of a team and able to use own initiative when working individually
• Diligent attitude with the determination to see things through to completion
• Good time keeper and reliable