Production Assembly Test Operator

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are now looking for a 
 
Production Assembly Test Operator 
 
to join our team working for a better future. 
Due to our business needs we are increasing our production capability so are now looking to expand our Production capacity at our Leicester facility. The position is permanent.
 
As Production Assembly Test Operator, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 
 

• Assemble and testing products within the organization.
• Delivery offsite testing of products and part of factory acceptance tests.
• Ensures compliance to product specification and that all relevant paperwork is completed accurately.
• Initiates actions to identify and address problem areas.
• Takes action to achieve and improve throughputs providing the management team with proposals suggestions and ideas with which to continue to force down the costs of manufacturing and recognize continuous improvement initiatives for all areas.
• Ensuring Health and Safety compliance.
• New product introduction.
• Interface with engineering.
• Repair and test multiple products.
• Any other related duties assigned to them by their line manager.

 
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 
 

• A background in mechanical assembly and/or wiring Demonstrable skills in similar testing environments 
• Experience of using Multimeter, Power Supply and Oscilloscope would be advantageous 
• Proven ability to solder in line with IPC standards The aptitude to pay high attention to detail and work to specified local work instructions 
• Demonstrable skills in similar testing environments.
• Team player and excellent communicator, who engages and collaborates with others to deliver results 
• A keen eye for detail with a proactive approach towards problem resolution 

 
Why you and us? 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to careers@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 03/05/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.