Job Specification – Mechanical Fitter
Reporting to Production and Facilities Manager
Core Skills
* Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial)
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions
* Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory
* IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum)
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Qualifications/Experience
* BTEC Level 3 or equivalent
* Experience of prototyping
* Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment
* Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable
* Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable
* Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable
Main Duties
* Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings
* Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly
* Prototype builds
* Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety
* Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics
* Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement
* Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders)
* Recording of day-to-day activities – route cards and time sheets
* General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment
General information
* Working hours: 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday
* Company pension, 25 days paid holiday, EV Scheme, Healthcare and banked hours schemes
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person