Mechanical/Machine Tool Fitter - Good hours/hourly rate.
We require experienced Mechanical/Machine Tool Fitters, who are able to work from drawings and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to build special purpose production equipment. A good understanding of limits and tolerances is essential. There will be plenty of overtime and the role could include installation of equipment on site across Europe/Worldwide with good earnings potential.
Duties:
Working from general engineering instructions, drawings and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, you will build precision machine tools.
Working with minimum supervision, you will ensure all work is carried out to time scales.
Ensure that the work area is kept tidy at all times and that the products are kept clean at all stages.
Adhere to set health and safety guidelines, especially when slinging and lifting etc.
Using your own tools, you will be expected to have a good understanding of limits and tolerances.
Ability to fault find when necessary, and suggest improvements is highly advantageous.
Utilise measuring equipment to set up fixtures and check for critical dimensions.
Use machine tools: mills, drills, welding equipment etc when necessary.
Mount and pipe hydraulic and pneumatic circuits into both hard and soft pipe.
Skills:
Apprentice served with proof of certification: Fitting, Toolmaking, Instrument making etc.
Able to work within fine tolerances.
Own a comprehensive tool kit.
Able to read drawing