Assembly Technician / Skilled Assembler

Assembly Technician / Skilled Assembler Location: West Sussex (Storrington area) Shift: Monday to Friday, Days

Overview of Role Found Industrial are recruiting for Assembly Technicians / Skilled Assemblers to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business in the Storrington area.

This is a step up from a standard production assembly role. We are looking for candidates with strong hands-on assembly experience who are confident working on detailed, technical and more complex builds.

The role will involve supporting the build of high-precision products, including project-based assembly work as new products move into production. You will be working in a skilled manufacturing environment alongside experienced Technicians and Engineering staff.

This would suit someone from a background in mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, fitting, toolmaking, instrument making, precision assembly or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electro-mechanical components
• Work from engineering drawings, build instructions and technical documentation
• Carry out detailed assembly tasks including fitting, bonding, wiring, routing and component modification
• Support project-based and low-volume assembly work
• Use hand tools and basic measuring equipment confidently
• Carry out basic checks, inspections and testing where required
• Identify build issues and raise them with the relevant team members
• Maintain accurate build records and follow agreed processes
• Work to high standards of quality, accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements

• Previous experience in skilled assembly, fitting, toolmaking, instrument making, precision engineering or similar
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings or technical instructions
• Strong hands-on ability with tools and detailed assembly work
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Comfortable working on varied, low-volume or complex builds
• Able to follow processes carefully and work accurately
• Practical, reliable and able to work well within a technical production team

Desirable Experience

• Mechanical assembly
• Electro-mechanical assembly
• Wiring, soldering, crimping or bonding
• Component modification or fitting work
• Basic mechanical or electrical testing
• Prototype, project-based or low-volume manufacturing experience
• Experience working within an ISO or quality-controlled environment

This is not a basic production operative role. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked on skilled, technical or detailed assembly work before.

Benefits

• Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity
• Monday to Friday day shift
• Training and development available
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Holiday pay and pension contributions

Apply now with your CV and Found Industrial will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail