Mechanical Fitter

Extra Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter position for one of our clients based in Dudley. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the build of sub-assembly units. This position is then responsible for the integration of these units onto the overall machine build of Friction Welding Machinery, which also includes the installation an upgrade on-site at the customers location - both within the UK and Worldwide.

Mechanical Fitter Responsibilities:

Assemble machines per instructions

Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Hydraulic tube bending / forming and making hose assemblies

Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Utilize welding ability to fabricate mounting brackets

Inspect parts from a drawing using various inspection equipment

Build spindles

Build clamps

Perform on-site installation, upgrades and refurbishments

Operate machine shop equipment such as Miller, Lather, Surface Grinder, etc.

Integrate vendor automation, conveors, robots and guarding

Mechanical Fitter Details:

Salary: £17.00PH + DOE

Duration: Permanent

Location: Kingswinford

Schedule: Days (International travel twice a year)

Mechanical Fitter Requirements:

Proven commitment to safety by an excellent safety record

Keen ability to work within a strong team environment

Proficiency in working to tight tolerances

Experienced ability to read assembly drawings

Experienced ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and layout

Experience ability in tube bending

Exceptional verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate problems with material and parts to the engineering department

Proficiency in attention to detail

Ability to adapt and be flexible to build design and schedule changes

Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and anticipate results and make effective decisions.

Demonstrated commitment to Quality

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, occasionally

Proven ability to demonstrate initiative and work without supervision.

City and Guild Mechanical Engineering and/or BTECH Mechanical Engineering

Bespoke machine building experience, preferred

For more information please apply