Mechanical Assembly Operator

Join a specialist electronics manufacturer producing high-reliability products for electronic and industrial applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembly Operator, Production Operator or Manufacturing Operative looking to join a growing business delivering specialist electronic products to customers worldwide.

Working within a skilled production team, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality electronic products and fitting electronic and electrical assemblies and wiring into mechanical housings. The role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to follow detailed assembly instructions and a commitment to producing consistently high-quality work.

The Mechanical Assembly Operator Role

• You will assemble a wide range of specialist electronic display products within a professional manufacturing environment.
• This position combines practical mechanical assembly skills, attention to detail and quality-focused manufacturing, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building technically advanced products.
• Similar to the build of a PC or consumer electronics products where you place parts and components into a tight fitting enclosure.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assembling electronic products and associated mechanical components.
• Fitting high-quality electronic assemblies into mechanical housings and enclosures.
• Assembling components using appropriate hand tools, equipment and production techniques.
• Following work instructions, photographs, diagrams and manufacturing documentation.
• Ensuring all completed products meet the required quality and workmanship standards.
• Checking components and assemblies for accuracy, quality and potential defects.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe production environment.
• Recording production information and completing relevant manufacturing documentation.
• Working effectively as part of the production team and using your own initiative when completing individual assembly tasks.

About You

• You will ideally have previous experience working in mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, production or manufacturing.
• Experience fitting electronic assemblies into housings, enclosures or finished products would be particularly useful.
• A practical and methodical approach to assembly work.
• The ability to follow detailed work instructions, photographs, diagrams and production documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality workmanship.
• The ability to use hand tools confidently, accurately and safely.
• A positive and reliable team player who can also work effectively using their own initiative.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous but is not essential:

• Mechanical assembly within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Assembling electronic equipment, or products such as a PC or other high-quality technical products.
• Wire looming, cable routing or cable assembly.
• Experience using mechanical drawings, diagrams and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of production inspection, quality control or manufacturing documentation.

This opportunity may suit candidates currently working as a Mechanical Assembly Operator, Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Electronics Assembly Operator, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Assembly Technician, Production Technician, Electro-Mechanical Assembler or Manufacturing Technician.

Why Apply?

• Join an established and growing electronics manufacturer supplying specialist products to global markets.
• Work on technically advanced products used in a range of industrial applications.
• Become part of a skilled and supportive production team.
• Develop your experience within a quality-focused electronics manufacturing environment.
• 40-hour working week with overtime opportunities available.
• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity within a specialist manufacturing business.

Apply for This Mechanical Assembly Operator Position

If you have experience in mechanical assembly, electronics assembly, production or manufacturing and would like to join a growing specialist electronics business, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872, or apply through the Senex Recruitment website.

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