Mechanical/Electrical Fitter
Work on advanced rotating equipment in a leading engineering team, with great career growth opportunities.
My client supplies the power generation sectors, including renewables, oil & gas, the process sectors, mining sectors and defence, as well as providing high technology support and solutions for all rotating electrical machines, control & protection systems, and power electronics.
Benefits:
24 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Working Hours Monday – Friday 08:30- 16:30
Free Onsite Parking
Company Pension Scheme
Experience:
* Either time served or experienced in mechanical/electrical installation of rotating equipment.
* Carrying out various hand fitting techniques.
* Ability to work from heights in accordance with relevant H&S legislation.
* Experience on working with new and serviceable items.
* Both Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
* Experience of working in an engineering manufacturing environment
* Understanding of Rotating Electrical Machines.
Skills:
* Good hand fitting skills/techniques
* Use of overhead lifting equipment
* Good understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings
* Excellent Communication
* Good attention to detail
* Ability to work both independently and in small groups
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
Qualifications & Education:
* NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering.
Job Summary:
Due to the expansion of the current business, they are seeking to recruit a mechanical/electrical fitter.
This is a multi-disciplined role, covering both the mechanical and electrical install of AC and DC rotating equipment. This will include the assembly and sub-assemblies of rotors and stators into enclosures, installation and alignment of bearing arrangements, completion of assembly in preparation for painting, motor/generator alignment in readiness for test. In addition, you will be required to carry out electrical installation/termination of various instrumentation into terminal/auxiliary boxes all in accordance with relevant industry standards. As a mechanical/electrical fitter you will be required to handle large components with the use of overhead lifting equipment.
The role may entail both on-site and off-site/overseas working.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out the mechanical and electrical functions of assembling both HV & LV rotating equipment including; enclosure assembly, bearing arrangement and alignment, preparation and bending of external pipework, installation and termination of electrical instrumentation
* Prepare and support with the installation of rotating equipment ready for testing
* Prioritise and work to given timescales
* Preparation of large components in readiness for final assembly
* Operation of capital equipment and general hand/power tools
* Ability to carry out strip-downs of rotating equipment for service – repair and/or replace
* Use of testing equipment
Physical Requirements:
* Manual Handling/Lifting
* Labour intensive operations
* Full UK Driving License
* UK or National Passport
Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency