Job Description
Mechanical Fitter
Purpose of Role:
To build & install mechanical sub assemblies in accordance with supplied drawings/specification
sheets. Complete work in a timely manner and to meet the machine build timeline.
Reporting to: Mechanical Fitting Team Leader
Primary Responsibilities/Activities:
Bench fitting work
Build of mechanical sub assemblies
Set-up & alignment of machine frames
Set-up and alignment of tooling, to achieve specified tolerances/capability
Functional testing and fault finding
Use of conventional machine tools(lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc) and hand tools as
appropriate
Mentoring of junior team members
Identify & communicate opportunities to enhance quality and reduce cost
Support visits to customers as required to commission & test machines, and resolve problems
Work with and support other departments to ensure business objectives are achieved
Ensure statutory and company procedures & practices are maintained
Promote a safe working environment
Booking of time to assigned work
Other duties as may be required
Key Performance Measures:
Work performed to the required standard
Work completed within allocated task times
Quality of technical solutions
Competencies/Skills:
Team player
Highly motivated
Customer focused
Change and goal orientated
Realistic and pragmatic approach
Good oral and written communication
Attention to detail
Computer literate
Proactive
Flexible
Background/Experience:
Completed recognised mechanical apprenticeship or national technical training programme
City & Guilds or NVQ qualification
Good working knowledge of machine build protocols, preferably gained within a packaging
machinery environment
Knowledge of robotic systems would be an advantage
Current clean driving license and passport