Assembly Fitter

A great opportunity has arisen for a skilled assembly technician to join a leading manufacturing company who supply to some of the UK's most successful companies. 

The Role:

• Carry out the first build, fitting and final assembly of special purpose machinery for the Automotive, Plastic, Aerospace & Medical Industries.
• Assemble and fit the mechanical elements of machines, dealing with rectification work and engineering change as required.
• Work with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.
• Assist in the commissioning and development of machinery once it has been assembled and powered up.
• Lead projects appointed to you throughout the build stage on the shop floor.
• Install, commission and gain approval of machinery at customer’s facilities.

Key Tasks:

• Build the equipment to the agreed time scale. Assemble and test pneumatic system & route pneumatic pipework. At times assist electrical build, routing cables etc.
• Ensure the equipment is kept clean and damage free during the build, equipment to be built to a high standard of care and presentation.
• Keep the bench, work area and general factory areas clean and tidy • Mechanically set-up the completed equipment prior to development.
• Set all pneumatic cylinders and reed switches prior to development. • Manually check operation of each element of the process prior to development.
• Assist in development of equipment from power up to customer acceptance tests
• Assist in installation, commissioning and approval of equipment at customers site.

Beneficial Skills:

• Due to the nature of this role this position requires an experienced Mechanical Fitter with sound knowledge and understanding of assembling machinery and automation equipment.
• The ideal candidate will have completed an appropriate recognised engineering apprenticeship with corresponding qualifications.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential
• Experience of building special purpose machinery or similar precision mechanical machinery
• Good knowledge & understanding of mechanical principles
• Experience & understanding of pneumatic systems
• Knowledge & experience of electrical wiring, with appropriate qualification would be an advantage
• Good presentation in front of customers is essential and the flexibility to periodically work off-site is required