Assembly Fitter

Advanced Engineering; Caddington; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Advanced Engineering in Luton, Bedfordshire, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter/Assembly Technician to join the workshop team on a double-day shift pattern. You will assemble and disassemble units from engineering drawings, using components and sub-assemblies, with strict tolerance requirements and safe operation of air-powered and electric tools.

The role offers a competitive salary (£46,000 including shift allowance), a company bonus, benefits package, and potential for career

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter/Assembly Technician.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong manual dexterity and use of measuring equipment.
• Comfortable working to high tolerances and safety with air-powered and electric tools.
• Ability to produce reports including strip inspection and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble units from drawings using components and sub-assemblies.
• Produce reports including strip inspection and escalate issues when needed.
• Perform root cause analysis where required.
• Work to double-day shift pattern with a focus on quality and safety.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Luton, Bedfordshire

Double day shift, early finish Fridays

Week 1: Mon-Thu 06:00-14:30, Fri 06:00-13:00

Week 2: Mon-Thu 14:00-22:30, Fri 14:00-18:00

£46,000 (including shift allowance)

A leading manufacturer of rotating equipment is actively seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician to join their workshop team on a double-day shift pattern.

Their innovative machinery is used across a wide variety of industries including oil & gas, renewables, nuclear, chemicals, refrigeration, and defence.

This role will involve the assembly and disassembly of units from engineering drawings using various components and sub-assemblies, so an ability to interpret drawings and specifications as well as excellent manual dexterity are all key.

Components range in size and complexity from micro components up to large multi-part fabrications. You will also be required to produce reports including strip inspection and conduct root cause analysis when required.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working to high tolerances, strong problem solving skills, the ability to use a range of measuring equipment and safety operate air powered and electric tools.

Applications are invited from experienced Mechanical Fitters, Assembly Fitters, Assembly Technicians, Toolmakers, Tooling Engineers, or manual machinists with fitting or assembly experience.

In return they are offering an attractive salary, company bonus, benefits package and potential for career development in the future