Mechanical Fitter

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established company based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

The Company:

Established in 2001 on the Wirral and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of specific agricultural machinery for both national and international requirements. To apply for the role of Fabrication Department Team Leader, please attach your CV and return your application before the closing date.

About the Role:

Time-served Mechanical Fitter to assemble various sized sub-components post manufacture and surface treatment, into final assemblies for our various Machine Ranges.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that Health, safety and quality standards are complied with, including the specific duties under them.
• Evaluate and interpret Technical Drawings, Sketches and other data used in the preparation of the product to be assembled.
• Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Highlight and communicate any minor faults which may arise, and which may cause delay to production.
• Ensure all operating conditions are safe and suitable before commencing the assembly process.
• Ensure work is carried out to tolerances and requirements as stated on Drawings and Manufacturing Instructions.
• Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly production and any other operational data as requested by Department Team-Leader and or Operations Manager.
• Operation of Hydraulic Power Pack for the commissioning of finished units.
• Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training and FLT - Advantageous.
• Ensuring low stock levels are reported to team-Leader and maintained.

Candidate Requirements:

· Be an excellent team player with attention to detail, be self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure, whilst being efficient, productive, and meeting production deadlines - Essential.

• Report to Assembly Department Team-Leader.
• Have previous factory production experience - Essential.
• Experience working with Steel fabrications - Essential.
• Have JIG work experience - Advantageous but not essential
• Experience in MIG Welding - Advantageous but not essential
• Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and Manufacturing Instructions - Essential.
• Have experience in the assembly of Hydraulic Pipework / Hoses, Hydraulic Motors and Manifolds - Essential.
• Have good knowledge of workshop tools and machinery; including Band Saw and Pedestal Drill - Advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications:

• Time Served: Minimum of City & Guilds or equivalent - Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3
• 5 x GCSE or equivalent - Advantageous but not essential.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate: Starting salary £14.13 per hour for Tier 1.

Tier 2 £15.32 Tier 3 £16.50

• Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 17.00. Includes 2 x 15-minute breaks and 30-minute lunch break

Friday 08.00 - 13.00. Includes 1 x 15-minute morning break

• Contributory Pension Scheme (once permanent).
• Free Parking
• Career Progression, including opportunity to diverse and train in Powder Coating and Shot Blasting should interest be shown.
• The opportunity to work with a market leading business.

This is a full-time position subject to 3 Months Probationary - Permanent thereafter once completed probation period.

In return the company is offering a Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!