Manufacturing Technician

Job Description:

Your Impact

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our Southampton site. In this role you will be required to perform highly precise manual assembly and finishing operations on small, delicate, or high-tolerance components where exceptional hand dexterity, steady control, and attention to microscopic detail are critical to product quality and safety. 

What you will do as a Manufacturing Technician

• Assemble micro-scale or high-precision components using hand tools, tweezers, microscopes, or magnification systems 

• Perform fine alignment, fitting, and adjustment of components within extremely tight tolerances 

• Handle fragile materials (e.g. micro-electronics, thin wires, miniature fasteners, precision springs) without damage 

• Conduct detailed visual inspections to identify defects not detectable by automated systems 

• Execute repetitive, detail-intensive tasks while maintaining consistent quality over extended periods 

• Follow exacting work instructions, schematics, and standard operating procedures 

• Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required 

• Accurately document assembly steps, quality checks, and deviations 

• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues 

What you’ll bring

• Exceptional fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination 

• Ability to manipulate extremely small parts with consistent accuracy 

• Steady hands with minimal tremor under magnification 

• High tactile sensitivity and spatial awareness 

• Strong visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) 

• Ability to maintain focus on intricate tasks for long durations 

• Superior attention to detail and error detection 

• Patience and discipline in repetitive precision work 

• Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics, medical devices, jewellery, watchmaking, or similar fields 

• Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled) 

• Familiarity with precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment 

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