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Electro- Mechanical Assembler

AMETEK
Sunbury-on-Thames
2 days ago
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Scope of Role

  • To build electro mechanical assemblies to technical drawings, SOP’s and CMM’s
  • To inspect and test finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • To upgrade and repair electro-mechanical assemblies.
  • To maintain equipment used in electronic assembly

Main Duties/Responsibilities

  • Electro-mechanical assembly work to drawing and/or CMMs.
  • Electro-mechanical work, fan/motors and or heaters to drawing and/or CMMs.
  • Use basic hand tools and measuring equipment. For example, torque drivers, micrometers and verniers
  • Assemble parts or units according to specifications, ensuring they meet quality standards and function properly, including drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking, filing, lapping, buffing, lubrication etc.
  • Connect cables and wires according to specifications.
  • Conduct tests and inspections to identify and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Adhere to all company manufacturing procedures.
  • Complete all relevant documentation.
  • Provide any information or help required to customers, suppliers and visitors from other companies within our group of companies who often tour the factory floors, and may well take the opportunity to examine parts, talk to staff or watch them carry out their work. Therefore, the ideal candidate should be able to communicate at all levels.
  • Participate in any Continuous Improvement and 5S activities that affects the quality or output of the product.
  • Where PPE (personal protective equipment) is provided, you will be required to use it.
  • Carry out all activities as defined above in a timely manner to ensure the company manufacturing targets are achieved.
  • You will be required to take on ad hoc duties which includes, but is not limited to, training colleagues in line with local skills matrix, department associated tasks and brief secondment to other departments.

Other Responsibilities/Non-essential Functions

  • Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the role Manager.
  • Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the role manager/acting manager or Directors.
  • At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

  • Able to read and understand drawings and or CMMs and or SOP’s
  • Able to work from SOPs in tandem with drawings
  • Able to read, write and understand English.
  • Desirable experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and electrical components
  • Attention to detail
  • Knowledge of assembly small tooling.
  • Soldering skills on small components
  • Experience in assembling small components, i.e. model kits or other small component assembly
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Methodical / logical
  • Good time management
  • Able to communicate at all levels
  • Self-motivated
  • Professional
  • Handles pressure well
  • Basic IT skill set.

Standard Company Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for understanding the Business Management System and how it is applied to the role.
  • Adhere to Health and Safety requirements at all times.
  • There is a responsibility on all employees to bring to the attention of their manager any issues that could potentially affect the business, regardless of how small they may seem at the time.
  • All duties within this job description should be carried out in line with any Company policies and procedures in place at the time and in line with any requirements set out in the Business Management System.


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