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Job Title: Assembler & Test Technician
Salary: £33900 to 35915 inclusive of shift allowance  
Location: Stroud

Working week: 38.75 hours per week Monday to

Working hours:  rotating double days

Benefits: overtime time and a half, sick pay, heath plan, pension, free parking, regular overtime and training

We are now seeking to recruit mechanical assembler and test technician for busy manufacturing company based in Stroud. The appropriate candidate would be responsible for assembly and test of high precision components and associated parts for oil and gas sector use

Responsibilities of an assembler/ tester will include:

Build and test our products in line with the assembly & test procedures provided andwithout deviation.

Assembly and testing of components in line with work instructions
Using high pressure test cells to carryout testing to test the products
Take responsibility for the Quality of the work
The suitable assembler/ fitter is required to have:

Proven experience in a production or automotive based assembly and test environment
Previous experience in in the use of high-pressure test cells
Strong team-working ethic, with the drive and flexibility to maintain pace of work as priorities and requirements change
Strong multi-tasking abilities
Willingness to be trained with new skills
Attention to detail
If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)

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