Mechanical Assembler - Machinery

Randstad are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembler for a client based in South Bristol. They are a well established company and part of a global group that specialises in manufacturing machinery.

Reporting to the Assembly Team Leader, the role will entail the assembly and commissioning of machines, machine modules and sub-assemblies using engineering drawings and 3D models.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all department procedures
• Assemble parts to the required specification including:
• Machine build
• Modular assemblies
• Sub-assemblies
• Complete all quality documentation required for the tasks
• Identify problems with assemblies / parts and raise any quality issues following the company procedures
• Operate handling equipment and machinery when trained to do so
• Support the sustainment and improvement of housekeeping and health and safety practices
• Support in the implementation and sustainment of 5S standards
• Assist in the achievement of the Assembly operational plan to include on time delivery and build efficiency
• Actively drive continuous improvement
• Any other reasonable request by the line management team

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand Bill of Materials
• Ability to understand mechanical design assembly
• Previous assembly experience in a machine manufacturing environment
• Experience of assembling large fabricated parts to engineering drawings
• ability to handle a variety of parts including sheet metal, machined and electrical components
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good numeracy
• Computer literate
• Hold a counterbalance forklift licence (desirable)
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing (desirable)

This is a full time permanent position with a base salary of 26,000- 32,000 depending on experience + overtime of 1.5x base pay and flexitime hours working Monday to Friday during day time hours.

If you are interested, please make an application at your earliest convenience.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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