Mechanical Fitter
Posted a week ago by Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
Main Purpose of the Job:
- To carry out the mechanical assembly and detailed fitting of special purpose machinery. Knowledge of bearing fits, jacking & pneumatic systems, chain and belt drives, conveyors and complete machine builds from chassis frames upwards. Following images give an indication of some typical machine builds.
Key responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, Apprenticeship etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings & schematics
- Level 2 or above, or BTEC ONC / HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
- Qualified in Electrical Fitting/Engineering.
Skills:
- 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 & sawing), use of power hand tools (drilling, grinding, and sawing), fitting thread helicoils & rivnuts, using adhesives as detailed within drawings and SOP’s.
- To assist with the packing and handling of machinery and products, ready for collection & delivery.
- Fitting pneumatics
- Electrical wiring of panels, Pilz safety relays, motors, and general machine builds.
- Fabrication & machining using presses, centre lathe, milling, grinding & polishing.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- LW/HR/1887
- Job ID:
- 221489558
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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