Mechanical Fitter

Dover; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Glasgow. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, final dressing, and assembly of fluid-film bearings, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will work closely with management to resolve assembly issues and enhance processes. This position offers a competitive salary with productivity bonuses, alongside a supportive environment that values safety and quality. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Productivity bonuses

Pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an industrial mechanical fitter.
• Ability to interpret metric/imperial engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and dress fluid-film bearings to quality specifications.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpreting engineering drawings

Experience with hand tools

Experience with rotating equipment

Knowledge of precision machining processes

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

SVQ/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Air tools

Gas torches

Overhead cranes

Job description

Working for Waukesha Bearings Ltd. as a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for preparing, final dressing and assembly of fluid-film bearings, to a given specification and in adherence to strict quality standards.
You will work at our highly successful site in Polmadie, Glasgow where we design and manufacture a range of hydrodynamic fluid-film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for applications in high-performing turbomachinery and industrial rotating equipment, principally for the oil & gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets. We are part of Dover Precision Components, who are in turn a Dover Corporation company.

*Annual Salary for working a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks on early (6am) and then 2 weeks on backshift (2pm) which, including 18% shift premium gives total earnings of £44,919.62, plus productivity bonuses, pension & life insurance.

What You Will Bring

• Either a HNC, SVQ/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, or having completed, a time-served mechanical apprenticeship
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, working as an industrial mechanical fitter, following any period of apprentice/traineeship
• Ability to interpret metric/imperial engineering drawings
• Experience of preparing machined components for final assembly
• Experience of working with hand tools, rotating equipment, air tools, gas torches, overhead cranes, manual handling and lifting and slinging
• Knowledge of precision machining processes is advantageous

What You Will Do

• The responsibilities of this position fall into four main areas: Assembly, Final Dressing, Health & Safety, and Continuous Improvement
• Working to quality specifications to ensure that bearings are in line with Waukesha Bearings quality standards at the point of assembly
• Ensuring a safe working environment by adhering to statutory and Company Health and Safety Regulations
• Working in conjunction with the Production Manager and Shift Managers to resolve issues relating to the assembly of the components, such as defects, material shortages and quality issues
• Supporting Continuous Improvement activities by investigating and analysing causes of assembly issues to determine root cause; develop and assist with implementation of improvement actions to improve assembly processes

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.