Job Title:  Assembly Technician

Position Summary

Taylor Hobson has focused their efforts on continually improving their technical capability, through investment in machinery and processes, cementing their position as world leaders in metrology solutions. A stylus is the part of the measuring system which makes contact with the component and as such is a critical feature of our product ranges.
At the forefront of technical innovation, styli are fundamental to achieving the accuracy and repeatability that our world leading instruments are renowned for. 

Most people associate quality with good design, skilled workmanship, and product reliability.  Every day, world-class manufacturers maintain quality by using our products to help them monitor some of their most important manufacturing processes 

We are looking for a full time Styli & Probe Assembly Technician to join our expanding Product Assembly team. 
This is a great opportunity for a person to practice their technological and assembly skills within a world leading metrology business. The work is varied and includes product assembly and testing of our high precision metrology styli & probes for use in our product lines and for external orders. 
Full on-site training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skills in electrical and mechanical precision assembly with the ability to support internal customers, other departments, and team members.
• Support the implementation of new products into production by supporting prototype builds, team training, and SOP’s to drive efficiency
• Work with Engineers to develop techniques and processes to improve current methods, ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient products.
• Remain task oriented, consistently delivering high levels of output and customer satisfaction.
• Add to the existing team ethos by working closely with colleagues to deliver Operation Excellence.
• Assemble, test, and calibrate valuable products, at times working with small components and demanding deadlines.
• Develop product knowledge to support all areas of Assembly production when required.
• Ensure high standards of quality throughout the Assembly cells to deliver excellence in customer service.
• Become a role model to other team members and Apprentices, promoting high standards and a positive work ethic.

Requirements for Consideration:

• Essential Skills:
  • Experience in electrical and mechanical Assembly
  • Track record of working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Research & Design
  • Ability to read and digest mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
  • Ability to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
  • A strong track record of delivering quality product to customers
  • Methodical approach to precision assembly
  • Experience in inspection fundamentals and use of relevant inspection equipment 
  • Experience building intricate mechanical assemblies.
  • Ability to work both alone and in teams as required by the individual task
  • Run test procedures, collect data, and complete technical reports
  • Participate in project team meetings
• Desirable Skills:
  • Experience in delivering projects to improve cost, quality, and efficiency
  • Prototyping experience
  • Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 & 14001 accredited environment.
  • Experience in Optical, Electrical & Mechanical instrumentation
• Required Personal Attributes:
  • Honesty/Integrity – Earns trust and maintains confidence. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
  • Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements, regardless of personal costs.
  • Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project
  • Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions.  Copes effectively with complexity
  • Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work.  Has a can-do attitude
  • Worth Ethic – Possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done.  
  • High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best
  • Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints
  • Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative.
  • Teamwork – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working
• Experience/Degree/Certification:
  • 5 x GSCE Grade 4/C or above (Must include Mathematics)
  • Minimum of a L3 Apprenticeship in either Mechanical or Electronic disciplines
  • HND + Desirable

What Taylor Hobson offers you:

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment. 
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan. 
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre. 

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com