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Are you an experienced Electromechanical assembler with experience working in a precision environment? If so, please review this opportunity, it could be just the thing you are looking for!  Our client is a well known and respected precision manufacturing company that has been going strong for over 25 years offering a variety of services including producing components for the Aerospace industry. They need an experienced Assembler to join the team in a full time, permanent basis. The company is a small to medium size business, so it still holds a great family feel where everyone supports one another. If this sounds like a company, you would be interested in joining please apply and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.

Electromechanical Assembler
Permanent
Dorking
Permanent
20 days holiday + bank holidays, development opportunities

Electromechanical Assembler
Job Description

To be able to read and understand engineering drawings, for sub-assemblies, taking note of fitting tolerances and critical dimensions.
Working to drawings and build instructions, be able to build complex assemblies with up to 150 components on a bill of materials.
An awareness of how to fault find and determine cause of failure or issues, to develop a solution.
Have a keen eye for detail, being able to identify contaminants in a built assembly that would cause the instrument to fail under test.
To be able to work efficiently with an eye to continuous improvement, trying to save time and increase output. 
Electromechanical Assembler
Skills/Experience/Qualifications

Be a self-starter that can work independently towards set targets and goals
Attention to detail
Be organised in working process, having an awareness of 5S systems.
Has experience in CNC machining, manual turning and sheet metal process.
Is a hands on problem solver.
An understanding of MRP systems (Works order cards and routings)
Able to work with Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook)
To be able to work safely, following risk assessments, H&S guidance and best practice.
At least 5 years’ experience in the field of engineering required.
Experience with Insinga
Knowledge and experience of Manual lathe
Skills akin to a tool maker for one off orders in addition to bulk orders
Ability to use measuring tools i.e., micrometre, digital caliper 
Normal working hours, 07.00 to 15.30 Monday to Thursday, 07.00 to 12.00 Friday

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