Assembly & Production Assistant

We are an international engineering organisation supplying a diverse range of clients with laboratory standard finishes to a range of products. Working within our clean room production area, the Assembly and Production Assistant will assist with non-technical production and masking of intricate products, coatings and coverings using small hand held equipment and tools whilst ensuring the equipment is kept clean and running smoothly.

Working in a seated work bench environment, you will be working Mon to Fri 37.5 hours per week. We can offer free parking and a starting pay rate that rises after successful completion of your probationary period. We offer a structured training programme and the opportunity to increase your pay rate as you learn new skills and progress.

The role would suit candidates with previous assembly type work experience or someone looking to retrain having previously worked in a hands on role in another sector that required a good eye for detail and fine skills. Candidates with previous experience of a role that requires an eye for detail, small and detailed work such as assembly, detailed production, catering, circuit boards, electrical, clean room or medical/lab work would be of interest. You may simply have a hobby that would make you suitable for our roles such as any needlework, model making, crafting or even lego building!

We can provide full training as long as you are keen to learn and have the fine hand to eye skills and can use small hand held tools such as a scalpel. The Assembly and Production Assistant works as part of a team of 20 in our modern clean room manufacturing facility with free parking. During the initial 3 months in this role, many tasks are learned and skills developed. Primary functions are the masking and/or de-masking of the customer products being coated. Other duties may include cleaning, surface preparation and inspection.

• Understand and follow the designated processes, work instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP’s) and other written and/or verbal instructions.
• Perform basic masking/de-masking and inspection tasks using methods and materials as specified in the designated processes using small hand tools, microscope and/or other support equipment.
• Successfully complete Masker certification in accordance with internal documentation. Training will be provided.
• Inspect own work for quality compliance.
• Comply with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling requirements when required and appropriate.

• You must clearly speak, read and write English.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work in a seated position for extended periods of time.
• High degree of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination in order to perform precision masking and de-masking functions.
• Ability to distinguish between the colours of red, orange, yellow, blue, green and violet.

In return we can offer you Mon to Fri working hours and free parking plus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the chance to join a well established company who can offer career progression if desired working for a well respected and well established company with modern facilities. Please submit your CV asap for immediate consideration.