Mechanical Fitter

My Client in Smethwick is looking for a Senior Mechanical Fitter

This role is suited to a hands-on Engineer who enjoys problem solving and building equipment to the very highest standards. If you are motivated to develop your skills and continuously improve, you will fit in well.

Responsibilities

1. Build Mechanical Machinery from start to finish:

• Mechanical presses including crankshafts, gear mechanisms & fitment detailing.


• Rolling Mills including fitment of gearboxes, layshafts & overall assembly of fabs.


• Small to medium scale machinery including coil holders, straighteners and light guards.

2. Modify and improve existing machinery by implementing upgrades.

• Improved machinery guarding.


• Replacing obsolete mechanical parts.

3. Pre-build / Inspect parts and assemblies for adherence to QMS process.

• Document and control the pre build process.


• Complete build and installation sign off documentation.

4. Machine appraisals to support the design team with quoting and estimating.

• Support the local design & maintenance team with assessing machine condition during downtime.

5. Refurbishment of existing assets & equipment.

• Complete assessments of old machinery to support designers with quoting.

6. Use manual machines to modify/correct parts

7. Raise Non-conformances to the design team

8. Fabrication of basic components including welding.

9. Troubleshoot Hydraulic and Pneumatic assemblies of machines.

10. Attend Design & Project meetings.

11.Ensure the workshop is kept organised, clean & tidy at all times.

12.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

13.Support Maintenance with App tickets.

14.Mentor apprentices on rotation within Machine Build.

15.Support Goods-in.

Experience

• City & Guilds Qualifications. Apprentice in Engineering would be an advantage.


• Mechanical/Industrial experience allowing them to confidently build complex machinery & equipment.


• Pneumatic & Hydraulic system experience: Hydraulic Power Packs, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Cylinders.


• Strong Mechanical Fitting / Assembly / Engineering experience.


• Working from drawings to assemble precision bearings and components using limits & fits.


• Working from Technical Drawings to assemble machinery components.


• Able to competently use a milling machine, lathe and general standard machine shop tools.


• Pneumatic & Hydraulic experience.


• Able to interpret and work from Mechanical engineering drawings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: �40,000.00-�45,000.00 per year

If you are interested in this role please Respond/Apply with an up to date CV.