Mechanical Assembler

Hales Group are working with a great client of theirs, to assist them in finding a Mechanical Assembler. This is a great role which is offering training and progression for the employee to potentially become a Production Technician within the first 12 months.

Company benefits:

• In house training and progression
• Salary increase with progression
• Overtime (when available) - basic rate + one half
• Breaks 1 x 15 minute paid in morning + 1 x 30 minute unpaid for lunch (excluding Friday)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Holiday 23 days + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Purpose of the role:

• To produce a range of brass and stainless steel gas control products, to exacting quality standards.
• Play an active role in achieving departmental objectives.
• Must be physically fit, as the role involves standing for long periods, and some manual handling.
• The ability to work to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• To build and test products under minimum supervision, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assembly of a quality product, adopting a right first time, on time approach; whilst maintaining the required level of quality and efficiency throughout the production run.
• Take a responsible attitude to health, safety, and the environment in relation to your own role, and that of your colleagues. Report any related issues to your supervisor, or EHS representative.
• Interpret and follow drawings, routings, bills of materials, process sheets, to accurately assemble products.
• Be able to use a range of equipment, such as hand tools, power tools, non-powered presses, automated and non-automated machinery.
• Carry out all work tasks in accordance with established standard operating and safety procedures.
• Complete all tasks to the standard times, as defined within the routing.
• Perform in process inspections of the product to ensure quality standards.
• Identify product defects and take appropriate action.
• Ensure Kanban or any other stock discrepancies are reported.
• Make a positive contribution in maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, tidy, and well organised; participation in 5S activities is mandatory and part of the role.
• Ensure that all equipment is used correctly and returned to its designated storage area on the completion of a job, in a clean and sound condition.
• Carry out any other tasks, that are reasonable and within your capability; as requested by your supervisor, or line manager.
• Attend and participate in any relevant training courses, toolbox talks or briefings that the Company consider to be of benefit to you, or the department

Hours

Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 & Friday 07.30 to 13.30: basic working week = 39 hours

Salary

Starting salary of £11.80 per hour, rising up to £12.76 per hour after all training is complete.

For more information regarding the Mechanical Assembler role, please apply!!