Mechanical Assembly Technician – Precision Engineering
Location: Hailsham, UK
Salary: Very Competitive – Apply for details
Benefits: 25 days Holiday(+ bank holidays), 9% Pension, Stocked Free Cafeteria, Free Parking, Life Insurance, Private Medical, Occupational Health Checks, Flexible working.
We are seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our high-tech manufacturing team working in a cleanroom environment. The Mechanical Assembly Technician will play a vital role in the assembly of UHV manipulation and sample handling sub-assemblies, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. This is a hands-on role suited to a detail-oriented professional with experience in mechanical and electrical assembly.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components to specification, ensuring precision and quality.
* Carry out specialist UHV-compatible wiring and electrical testing to support cleanroom standards.
* Maintain UHV clean processes for all vacuum components and sub-assemblies.
* Support the transition from prototype to production, including writing and updating manufacturing documents.
* Maintain detailed records including test data, quality control logs, and instrument serial tracking.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience assembling UHV-compatible devices and instrumentation is highly desirable.
* Background in low-volume, customised product manufacturing preferred.
* Skilled in precision hand-fitting...