Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

£28,000 - £32,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Fitter to carry out the mechanical assembly and detailed fitting of special purpose machinery.

You will have knowledge of bearing fits, jacking & pneumatic systems, chain and belt drives, conveyors and complete machine builds from chassis frames upwards.

Key Accountabilities:

Assemble and fit the mechanical elements of machines, dealing with rectification work and engineering changes as appropriate
Lead machine build orders appointed to you, throughout the build stage on the shop floor
Complete basic machining and fabrication of parts as necessary
Maintain production build documentation and complete forms as required by in-house procedures
Liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues

Skills / Knowledge:

Engineering qualification (City and Guilds, Apprenticeship etc.) or equivalent experience
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics
Experience with building special purpose machinery or experienced in the building of mechanical devices
Good knowledge of mechanical principles
The use of standard measuring equipment
Experience with bench craft (marking out, filing and shaping), general machining (drilling and sawing), use of power hand tools (drilling, grinding and sawing), fitting thread helicoils and rivnuts, using adhesives as detailed within drawings and SOP's
To assist with the packing and handling of machinery and products, ready for collection and delivery

Based in Sandy, Bedfordshire.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Parsons.

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