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Mechanical Fitter/Field Engineer
Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of process machinery for the pharmaceutical industry.
We are seeking hard-working and capable mechanical engineers to join our team as a fitter, to undertake factory machine assembly and subsequent site installation / servicing.
Job Overview:
- Mechanical assembly of full machines (large mechanical machines, varying degrees of complexity and customisation)
- Mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies (e.g. gearboxes, chain drives, leadscrews, bearing housings, etching logos and serial numbers)
- Working to mechanical engineering drawings and specs
- Fault finding, troubleshooting, maintenance and problem solving
- Basic use of tool-room machinery such as drills, saws, lathes and mills etc
- Completion of inspection and quality documents post-assembly
- Packing and crating of machines upon completion
- Field Service work (both domestic and international)
Skills & Qualifications:
- Preferably NVQ / BTEC / HNC / HND (or similar) in engineering related discipline
- Significant weighting given to time-served apprentices
- Experience in engineering, manufacturing and technical / industrial environments
- Preferable: basic electrical knowledge for cable runs and basic pneumatics etc
- Preferable: Driving licence
- Preferable: Forklift licence
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet completion deadlines
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
- Willingness to apply extra effort if required to meet project/team goals
- Note: role includes site work including installation and commissioning of machines (both domestic and international travel).
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 16:30 pm.
Overtime (available as and when needed)
Experience:
- machine assembly / mechanical fitting: 3 years (preferred)
- field service: 3 years (preferred)
