Assembly Technician / Skilled Assembler
Location: West Sussex (Storrington area) Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Overview of Role
Found Industrial are recruiting for Assembly Technicians / Skilled Assemblers to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in the Storrington area.
This is a step up from a standard production assembly role. We are looking for candidates with strong hands-on assembly experience who are confident working on detailed, technical and more complex builds.
The role will involve supporting the build of high-precision products, including project-based assembly work as new products move into production. You will be working in a skilled manufacturing environment alongside experienced Technicians and Engineering staff.
This would suit someone from a background in mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, fitting, toolmaking, instrument making, precision assembly or similar.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components
- Work from engineering drawings, build instructions and technical documentation
- Carry out detailed assembly tasks including fitting, bonding, wiring, routing and component modification
- Support project-based and low-volume assembly work
- Use hand tools and basic measuring equipment confidently
- Carry out basic checks, inspections and testing where required
- Identify build issues and raise them with the relevant team members
- Maintain accurate build records and follow agreed processes
- Work to high standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail
Requirements
- Previous experience in skilled assembly, fitting, toolmaking, instrument making, precision engineering or similar
- Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings or technical instructions
- Strong hands-on ability with tools and detailed assembly work
- Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
- Comfortable working on varied, low-volume or complex builds
- Able to follow processes carefully and work accurately
- Practical, reliable and able to work well within a technical production team
Desirable Experience
- Mechanical assembly
- Electro-mechanical assembly
- Wiring, soldering, crimping or bonding
- Component modification or fitting work
- Basic mechanical or electrical testing
- Prototype, project-based or low-volume manufacturing experience
- Experience working within an ISO or quality-controlled environment
This is not a basic production operative role. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on skilled, technical or detailed assembly work before.
Benefits
- Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
- Monday to Friday day shift
- Training and development available
- Supportive and experienced engineering team
- Holiday pay and pension contributions
Apply now with your CV and Found Industrial will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.