Role: Instrument Assembler
Type: Permanent
Salary: £27-30K pa, based on experience.
Location: On-site in East Sussex
A leading scientific instrumentation manufacturer is seeking an Instrument Assembler to join their production team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the assembly and testing of high-quality vacuum instruments used in electron microscopy and other scientific applications.
Role Overview:
As an Instrument Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling precision-engineered components, performing quality checks, and contributing to the production of advanced scientific equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assemble and test high-precision vacuum instruments from kits of parts.
* Conduct thorough inspections to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.
* Perform repairs and maintenance on products as required.
* Read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
* Construct and install small-bore piping, wiring looms, and precision-engineered parts.
* Use hand and power tools for mechanical assembly tasks.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
* Strong electro-mechanical assembly background in a relevant industry.
* Ability to read circuit diagrams and build wiring looms.
* Familiarity with using test measurement instruments such as micrometers and Vernier gauges.
Desirable Skills:
* Knowledge of vacuum-based scientific instrumentation.
* Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., Kaizen, Kanban, 5S).
If you have a passion for precision engineering and want to be part of a forward-thinking team in the scientific instrumentation sector, we'd love to hear from you!
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