At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble high-quality sheet metal products using hand and power tools.
- Company: Join Harry Burrows Fabrications, a leader in precision sheet metal manufacturing.
- Benefits: Earn £14-£16 per hour, enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for overtime and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values craftsmanship and safety while making impactful products.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical assembly and ability to read technical drawings preferred.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
Location: CV7, Coventry
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us: Harry Burrows Fabrications is a precision sheet metal manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality fabricated metal products. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, safety, and team-oriented environment. We are currently looking for a detail-oriented Mechanical Assembler to join our production floor and help bring our fabricated parts together into finished products.
Role Summary: The Mechanical Assembler is a critical part of our manufacturing process. In this role, you will be responsible for the final and sub-assembly of sheet metal components. You will read technical drawings, use hand and power tools, and install various types of hardware (including nuts, bolts, and rivnuts) to ensure our components are joined accurately and securely according to customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sub-Assembly & Final Assembly: Fit, align, and assemble fabricated sheet metal parts to construct multipart sub-assemblies and final finished products.
- Hardware Installation: Accurately install mechanical fasteners, including inserting and setting rivnuts, PEM nuts, standard nuts, bolts, washers, and blind rivets.
- Tool Operation: Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as pneumatic rivet guns, cordless drills, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers.
- Engineering Detail Reading: Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, assembly drawings, and work orders to determine the correct hardware, assembly sequence, and alignment requirements.
- Quality Control: Inspect parts before, during, and after assembly to ensure they meet dimensional and visual quality standards. Ensure finished metal surfaces are not scratched or damaged during the assembly process.
- Workspace Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment, adhering to all company safety procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Experience: Previous experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, or a sheet metal environment is highly preferred.
- Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with sheet metal hardware (rivnuts, threaded inserts, bolts, rivets) and the specific tools required to install them.
- Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand basic mechanical drawings, schematics, or blueprints.
- Attention to Detail: High level of precision to ensure parts align perfectly and hardware is appropriately torqued without stripping or damaging the metal.
- Physical Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle small hardware and manoeuvre metal components.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, repeatedly use hand/power tools, and occasionally lift up to 20kgs.
Beneficial:
- Forklift License
- Driving License
What We Offer:
- £14-£16 Per hour D.O.E
- 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (30 after 1 year service)
- Overtime
Mechanical Assembler - Sheet Metal in Coventry employer: Harry Burrows Fabrications Ltd
At Harry Burrows Fabrications, we are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values craftsmanship and safety. As a Mechanical Assembler, you will benefit from competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for overtime, all while working in a dynamic environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Join us in Coventry and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality fabricated metal products.
Contact Details:
Harry Burrows Fabrications Ltd Recruitment Team
