Job title:
Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter)
Job location:
Burton upon Trent
Shifts:
Nights
Hours per week:
44
Hours:
Mon - Thurs
Duration:
6 months +
Start date:
Immediate
Client Summary:
Leading manufacturer and front line supplier of powertrain products based in the UK and Ireland. Areas of expertise include Engine Overhaul, final Drive Overhaul and locomotive refurbishment
Position Summary:
Stripping Rafts / building transmissions within the Rail industry.
You will be working in teams to breakdown mechanical systems on to locomotive rafts and rebuild.
Roles can include:
- Engine strip down or strip down of components and rebuild.
- Fitting newly re-furbished engines back onto the rafts including all components that service that service and help the running of the engine, radiators, pumps, tanks, pipe work, electrical looms and more.
- To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.
- To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems.
- Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous.
- To overhaul of raft components.
- To be able to understand schematic drawings.
- To undertake training as and when required.
Person Profile/Experience:
* A strong mechanical background is required.
* People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly backgrounds ideal.
* Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.
* Good attitude and willing to work flexibly (overtime available)
Qualifications:
* Relevant engineering qualifications but not a necessity for an experienced person
Contact:
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