Job Opportunity: Mechanical Fitter
E3 Recruitment is supporting a highly respected, globally operating organization in recruiting Mechanical Fitters. We have roles available on a double day shift and permanent night shifts.
Location: HUDDERSFIELD, just 10 minutes from the M62, easily accessible from Halifax, Bradford, Leeds, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Wakefield, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Sheffield.
Responsibilities:
1. Build and assemble new industrial gearboxes within a highly skilled team.
2. Work from technical drawings and instructions, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
3. Compile reports on gearbox components, record serial and cast numbers, and maintain documentation.
Candidate Requirements:
* Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or similar).
* Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
* Experience working with gearboxes and rotating equipment.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Operate and maintain test rigs for high-tolerance marine gearboxes following established procedures.
* Set up, prepare, and connect test rigs for functional testing.
* Monitor and control test parameters like temperature, pressure, speed, and torque.
* Conduct tests, record data, and report abnormalities.
* Troubleshoot issues during testing and collaborate with engineers.
* Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
* Assist in developing test procedures.
* Participate in installing and commissioning marine gearboxes in ships.
Working Hours:
Rotating AM/PM shifts:
* AM Shift: 40 hours/week with 18% shift allowance, Monday to Friday, 06:30-14:30.
* PM Shift: 34 hours/week with 18% shift allowance, Monday to Thursday, 14:30-22:00, and Friday, 14:30-18:30.
Night shift:
* 21:00 – 07:00, Monday to Wednesday.
* 21:00 – 06:00, Thursday.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (details to be discussed).
* Morning and afternoon shift allowances.
* Regular overtime opportunities.
* Holiday entitlement of 33 days, including public holidays.
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