Assembly Operative - Cleanroom Environment
3 days ago
Darwen
Please note: The successful candidate MUST have at least 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our prestigious client based in the Blackburn area for an experienced and detail-focused Assembly Operative. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing team within a precision engineering and aerospace environment. Job Summary The Assembly Operative will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, and packaging of high-precision aerospace components within a controlled cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will work to strict quality standards, ensuring all products meet customer and regulatory requirements while maintaining contamination control procedures at all times. Key Responsibilities • Assemble aerospace components and sub-assemblies in accordance with detailed engineering drawings, technical instructions, and quality procedures., • Carry out precision assembly work within a cleanroom environment while adhering to strict contamination control standards., • Perform visual and dimensional inspections using microscopes, magnification equipment, and measuring tools where required., • Handle delicate materials and components with a high level of care and accuracy., • Follow cleanroom gowning procedures and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) prevention protocols at all times., • Maintain clean and organised workstations, tools, and assembly equipment in line with cleanroom standards., • Identify and report assembly defects, contamination risks, or quality concerns promptly., • Work closely with quality, engineering, and production teams to ensure products are completed to specification and on schedule., • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve assembly efficiency, product quality, and cleanroom processes., • Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company procedures.Requirements, • Minimum 1 year of experience working within a cleanroom environment., • Previous assembly experience within aerospace, engineering, electronics, medical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred., • Strong manual dexterity and experience handling small, delicate, or precision-engineered components., • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation., • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in repetitive tasks., • Good understanding of contamination control and cleanroom procedures., • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team., • Physically capable of standing for extended periods and working in full cleanroom PPE.Desirable Skills, • Experience within aerospace manufacturing or precision engineering., • Familiarity with quality inspection processes and documentation. Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 07:15am-17:00pm Benefits: • 4-day working week, • Overtime Rates, • Long Service Awards, • 28 days holidays (based on 4-day week), • On-site Occupational Health, • Employee Referral Scheme, • Life Insurance, • Cash Plan Benefit