Homer Burgess part of RSK Group, is a successfully family-run company founded in 1958 and based in Dumfries, Scotland, is a well-known and respected mechanical engineering business offering design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance service
We are now hiring for a Mechanical Fitter to join the team in Dumfries, Scotland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Performing routine planned and reactive maintenance to ensure machinery runs efficiently
* Diagnosing faults and repairing or replacing defective parts
* Assembling mechanical components and systems
* Aligning and fitting parts in accordance with technical drawings and specifications
* Understanding technical drawings, and manuals to guide installations and repairs.
* Conducting performance tests on machinery.
* Inspecting components for wear and tear or potential failure.
* Operating hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
* Working with welding, grinding, and cutting equipment when needed.
* Following health and safety regulations.
* Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
* Keeping records of maintenance and repairs.
* Reporting issues to supervisors or engineers
* Working closely with engineers, electricians, and other tradespeople.
* Supporting project teams during machinery upgrades or installations
Person Specification:
* Time-served trades-person ideally in a plant-based role or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience,
* Capable of assessing a job and appropriately applying your experience to it, even if the precise requirements of the job are new to you,
* Capable of problem solving and 'thinking on your feet'
* Supportive of company policies, including QM & H&S systems
* Supportive of company values of integrity, fairness & honesty
* Flexible in your approach to work
* Able to work well under pressure
Salary & Benefits:
* £Commensurate with experience - Hourly Rate
* Access to a range of employee discounts
* Working week hours - Monday to Friday 07:30 to 15:30
* On-site parking
* Occasional Overtime to support reactive breakdowns and planned outages