Mechanical Fitter

MPI Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Limited is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a role in Bedford. The successful candidate will work on assembling large special-purpose machines, following drawings and specifications. Candidates should have apprenticeship training or equivalent experience, with a strong ability in mechanical assembly and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years previous experience in mechanical fitting.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing information and perform self-inspection.
• Committed, flexible, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Prioritise build sequence and maintain safety standards.
• Fill out assembly documentation including timesheets and build inspection.

Skills

Interpreting drawings

Mechanical assembly

Hydraulic components

Pneumatic components

Education

Apprenticeship trained

Job description

MPI requires a Mechanical Fitter, for our client in Bedford

Benefits

£17.70 per hour PAYE

Basic week 39 hours

Flexible hours

Mon-Thurs starting between 7 & 8 (8 hours shift), half hour lunch

Fri 7:00-2.30 or 8:00-3.30 (7 hours shift), half hour lunch

Job purpose

Reporting to Lead Fitter

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible with an ability to read and interpret drawings

The role requires the candidate to be able to build large special purpose machines to drawings, in a timely and professional manner. Machine tool background an advantage.

Progression Path: Fitter > Lead Fitter > Production Supervisor > Production Manager

Key responsibilities

Assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components as per Bills of Material, Drawings and Specifications of Company Products

Prioritise build sequence

To operate safely, the use of various hand tools and power tools as required and directed

Control through best practices, the quality of machines on build

Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment in accordance with 5S principles.

Ensure all work is of high standard

Ensure that all assembly documentation is filled out as required, to include timesheets, build inspection documentation

Personal attributes

• Apprenticeship trained or appropriate equivalent experience.
• Flexibility, motivation and commitment.
• Minimum five years previous experience allied to a proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self-inspection tasks.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.