​Mechanical Fitter

• £17.44 per hour

• Basic week 39 hours

• Flexible hours

• Mon-Thurs starting between 7 & 8 (8 hours shift), half hour lunch

• Fri 7:00-2.30 or 8:00-3.30 (7 hours shift), half hour lunch

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Job purpose

• Reporting to Lead Fitter

• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible with an ability to read and interpret drawings

• The role requires the candidate to be able to build large special purpose machines to drawings, in a timely and professional manner. Machine tool background an advantage.

• Progression Path: Fitter > Lead Fitter > Production Supervisor > Production Manager

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Key responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components as per Bills of Material, Drawings and Specifications of Company Products

• Prioritise build sequence

• To operate safely, the use of various hand tools and power tools as required and directed

• Control through best practices, the quality of machines on build

• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment in accordance with 5S principles.

• Ensure all work is of high standard

• Ensure that all assembly documentation is filled out as required, to include timesheets, build inspection documentation

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Personal attributes

• Apprenticeship trained or appropriate equivalent experience.

• Flexibility, motivation and commitment.

• Minimum five years previous experience allied to a proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self-inspection tasks.

• Capable of working with minimal supervision.