Assembly Operative

IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Role Overview
This role is responsible for undertaking work in various areas such as but not limited to; single piece assembly, coil winding, finishing.
Key Responsibilities
Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Single piece assembly to defined procedures and story boards. This could be part of flow line practices or sub-assemblies for other products e.g. (Class B or C).


• Coil Winding, typically for flow line type products but could include other products e.g. (Class B or C).


• Potting, typically for flow line type products but could include other products e.g. (Class B or C).


• Finishing of products ready for inspection / packing to include labelling, cleaning etc.


• Kit picking of spares & valves etc.


• Cleaning of components and assemblies.


• Basic testing e.g. resistance checking of coils, pre-test of sub-assemblies to defined procedures and story boards.


• Packing of valves & components in accordance with procedures incorporating any documentation required.


• Assembly of crates for packing when required. 


• Ensuring work area stock levels replenished in accordance with Kanban system.


• Assisting in knowledge/skills transfer to employees new to role.


• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.


• Assisting in training and knowledge/skills transfer to employees new to role.


• Undertaking soldering when required.


• Recording accurate data using spread sheets and official documents when required.


• Ensuring workplace area is clean and tidy at commencement and end of shift.


• Performing other such duties commensurate with the nature and level of the post as may be reasonably required.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Ability to understand and follow work instructions for example procedures, story boards etc.


• Good levels of manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination.


• Good verbal and written communication.


• High level of attention to detail.


• PC literate.


• Flexible approach to work.

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we want to receive applications from people from all backgrounds