Assembly Operative

AMETEK, Inc.; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial technology provider in Dronfield is seeking a dedicated individual to support the Assembly Department. The role requires experience in assembly and a commitment to maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess manual dexterity, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position also involves assisting with quality checks and improvements in product flow. Join a company renowned for its commitment to sustainability and technology solutions that address complex challenges.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform assembly tasks with precision and skill.
• Experience in testing and calibration is desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assembly Department ensuring accurate product assembly.
• Provide status updates on work orders and report issues.
• Assist with Continuous Improvement projects for better product flow.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Communication Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Assembly Experience

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Business Unit: Process, Measurement & Inspection

Job Description

Your role is to support the Assembly Department in ensuring that Products and Instrumentation are produced to the highest degree of accuracy and as efficiently as possible.

Electrical – Assembly of PCBs, Electro‑mechanical sub‑assemblies, Optical & Lens assemblies, final instrumentation using equipment such as Soldering Irons, Light electrical tool, and a range of hand tools. Further path to Optical alignment, instrument test and calibration along with final product stages including sign off and packaging.

You will be required to assist the business in ensuring compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives whilst maintaining a high level of personal 5S and housekeeping standards.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Correct Assembly & Processing of products within agreed timescales.
• Provide status of Work Orders and report issues when they arise.
• Support CI Projects to improve product flow through the business.
• Flexibility to work between different functions and adapt when required.

Key Competencies

• Initiative: Taking ownership of own work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through.
• Dexterity: Ability to perform manual tasks with precision & skill.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate understanding of what has been communicated.

Experience, Professional Qualifications and Personal Requirements

• Able to use Microsoft Office Programs/O365
• Previous Assembly Experience
• Experience in testing/calibration is desirable
• A high level of commitment, initiative, and self‑motivation are essential in this role.
• Good communication skills to liaise effectively both within the immediate team and beyond to other Departments.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.