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My client is a high-end manufacturer of machinery used across the world and due to a recent promotion, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Build Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis.
Position Purpose
A member of the machinery build team who is responsible for the build of sub assembly units. Then the integration of units onto the overall machine builds of welding machinery, which also includes the installation and upgrades on-site at customers location UK & Worldwide.
Position Overview
To fit/assemble machine unit assemblies such as Spindles, Clamps, Automation, Lubrication, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and other mechanical sub assemblies, then fit/assemble units within the general assembly of the welding machine from the use of assembly drawings and schematics.
To liaise with the build supervisor to make sure that each machine unit/build is on time to the machine build schedule, on spec to assembly and mechanical specifications of the machine, on budget to the estimated hours for each sub assembly.
Be a part of company initiative of upfront planning, through a series of meetings prior to the project build phase on the release of each unit from the design phase. Review and voice any concerns on each design and also identify all materials required to support the Mechanical build sequence.
Primary Responsibilities
- Fitting / assembly of various unit assemblies using assembly drawings.
- Read Hydraulic, Lubrication & Pneumatic Schematics.
- Installation of Hydraulic, Lubrication & Pnuematic systems.
- Communicate any problems with parts to build & engineering department.
- Onsite installation / upgrades / break downs of machinery at customers premises UK & Worldwide.
- Communicate with customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Inspect parts from a drawing using various inspection equipment.
- Operate machine shop equipment such as Miller, Lather, Surface grinder ect.
- Continuously reviews/improves engineering processes.
- Helps develop strategies and processes to ensure on-time delivery of equipment, cost reduction opportunities and performance improvements.
- Occasionally support the Subcontract department with machine break downs and machine operations.
Required Skills
- Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and fluid schematics and understand dimensional tolerances.
- Mechanical and machining proficiency.
- Ability to adapt & learn.
- Precision and attention to detail.
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Good housekeeping.
- Flexibility with overtime.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK permanently.
- Must have UK driving license.
- Must hold valid passport.
Preferred Skills
- Problem solving expertise.
- Passion and enthusiasm for innovation.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- LEAN Implementation.
- Operate crane and forklift.
Required Education/Experience
- C&G or BTECH Mechanical qualification (would also accept time served experience)
- Machine Tool Fitter experience.
- Bespoke machine building experience.
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