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Mechanical / Gearbox Fitter
Location: Dudley. DY1 4DA.
Salary: Competitive. Â
Contract: Full time, permanent. 40 hours per week
Company Benefits: • Pension
• Holidays, 25 plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cash health care scheme – Paycare
• BUPA
• Birthday Vouchers
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Branded Uniform
• Free parking
• Free tea & coffee
Hayley 24/7 Engineering, the fast and effective mechanical engineering solutions provider to all industry sectors.
Gearbox Fitter – About the role:
The Mechanical / Gearbox Fitter will provide support to the gearbox repair department by dismantling & assembling of all types of industrial gearboxes and general mechanical equipment, whilst providing a detailed inspection report highlighting operational issues with the machine being assessed.
Main Duties:
• Involvement of day-to-day workshop in relation to quality, H&S and environmental activities.
• Dismantling of all types of gearboxes and mechanical equipment producing concise accurate reports and detail for management
• Assembling gearboxes/mechanical equipment accurately so they are ready for installation
• Interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings and technical data.
• To be able to work under minimum supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work you undertake
• Be pro-active in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business
• Ensure standard work practices and procedures are being followed
• Site attendance & site assessment where required
• Responding to emergency situations
• Part of a call out rota.
The list of main duties is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be added to this role with potential scope for further development within this busy team for the right candidate. Where a reasonable amendment to the main responsibilities of the role is necessary, you will be expected to undertake these additional duties as required for the successful completion of job.
What we need from you:
• Apprenticeship in associated field or adequate experience
• Health & safety, environmental or quality training would an advantage but not essential
• Experienced mechanical fitter with knowledge of industrial gearboxes, pumps and electric motors assembly and refurbishment
• Experienced in the fitting of bearings and other precision components
• Capable of using precision workshop measuring equipment (i.e., micrometers and verniers)
• Ensuring excellent quality standards through final inspection and pass off process
• Ability to work to instruction and on own initiative
• Selecting and using a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
• Read and interpret engineering data
• To be able to demonstrate problem solving skills to solve and repair issues efficiently and effectively
• Trained and experienced in the use of overhead cranes and slinging
• Forklift license and experience is an advantage
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem solving skills
• Full UK driving license
If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!
