Job Description
Mechanical Fitter
Permanent
Leamington Spa
Day shift/Flexibility working rotating shifts.
Salary £33,620.73 per annum + shift allowance (where applicable)
Our client is a world leading, manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They specialise in heavy duty vehicles and are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis.
As a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for the assembly of sub-assemblies or the finished machine assembly of both manufactured and bought-out supplier components. This is a varied and challenging position for the successful candidate, which will draw from a broad range of skills including problem solving, multitasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.
The successful Mechanical Fitter would ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or Automotive environment and confident with reading and working to technical drawings.
Mechanical Fitter – Role & Responsibilities:
* Uses own skills and hand-held tools to assemble painted steel components and supplier components in an efficient manner to maximise production.
* Operates all equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Fitting Shop Team Leader
* Fitter/Assembler produces finished sub-assemblies and machines to the required quality standard.
* You will also be involved in the inspection of the machine.
* Self-inspects own work to set quality standards.
* Follows required procedures that are provided to assist in the assembly process.
* Maintains and produces a level of output that will minimise production delays.
* Cleans and maintains an orderly work area.
* Communicates effectively with other workers in the process workflow.
* Assists others in the area when needed.
Mechanical Fitter - Key Skills Required:
* Must have Assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Ideally knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
* Good mechanical skills
* Ability to read and work to drawings and standard operating procedures.
* Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down and overhead.
* Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform.
* Ability to operate hand-held tools, including air operated wrenches.
* Trained in the use of overhead cranes.
* Flexible attitude to working hours.
Working hours:
Day shift:
08.00-17.00 Monday – Thursday and 08.00-12.00 on Friday (38 Hrs)
Rotating weekly shifts:
06.00-14.30 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-12.00 on Friday
14.30-23.00 Monday to Thursday and 12.00-18.00 on Friday