Assembler

Company: AMETEK
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Location: Towcester
Job Description:

Scope Of Role

  • To build mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to technical drawings, SOP’s and CMM’s
  • To inspect and test finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
  • To upgrade and repair mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
  • To maintain equipment and tooling used in the assembly process.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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, such as torque drivers, crimping tools, micrometers and verniers.
  • Assemble and test components and systems according to specifications, ensuring they meet quality standards and function properly.
  • Conduct tests and inspections to identify and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Adhere to all company manufacturing procedures.
  • Complete all relevant documentation.
  • Provide information or assistance to customers, suppliers and visitors within the group, and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement and 6S activities that affect quality or output.
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when provided.
  • Carry out all activities in a timely manner to meet manufacturing targets.
  • Support ad hoc duties, including training colleagues, department tasks and brief secondments to other departments.
  • Play a key role in cross‑training within the department to reduce single points of failure highlighted by the Line leader.

Other Responsibilities / Non‑essential Functions

  • Undertake training that is a requirement of the role as identified by the Line Leader.
  • Undertake all other reasonable requests made by the Section Manager / Production Manager.
  • Provide support outside of normal tasks when department staff attendance is reduced, to ensure customer satisfaction.

Professional Knowledge & Experience

  • Able to read and understand drawings, CMMs and SOPs.
  • Able to work from SOPs in tandem with drawings.
  • Read, write and understand English.
  • Knowledge of tools including circlip pliers, pliers, screwdrivers, tweezers, scrapers, Swiss files, etc.
  • Soldering skills on small components.
  • Skills on the use of machines, lathes, drills, etc.
  • Desirable brazing experience.
  • Previous experience in a production environment, assembling a wide range of electro/mechanical products.
  • Experience assembling small components, such as model kits or other small‑component assemblies.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Methodical and logical approach.
  • Good time‑management skills.
  • Able to communicate at all levels.
  • Team‑player mindset.
  • Self‑motivated and professional.
  • Handles pressure well.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026