Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

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Working for Waukesha Bearings Ltd. as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for preparing, final dressing, and assembly of fluid-film bearings, adhering to strict quality standards and specific requirements.

You will work at our site in Polmadie, Glasgow, designing and manufacturing hydrodynamic fluid-film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems, and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and industrial rotating equipment, mainly for the oil & gas, power generation, marine, and industrial markets. We are part of Dover Precision Components, a Dover Corporation company.

Annual Salary

For a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks on early (6am) and 2 weeks on backshift (2pm), including an 18% shift premium, total earnings are £44,919.62, plus productivity bonuses, pension, and life insurance.

What You Will Bring

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

What You Will Do

• Focus on Assembly, Final Dressing, Health & Safety, and Continuous Improvement
• Work to quality specifications to ensure bearings meet Waukesha Bearings standards at assembly
• Maintain a safe working environment by following statutory and company health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with the Production and Shift Managers to resolve assembly issues such as defects, material shortages, and quality concerns
• Support Continuous Improvement by investigating assembly issues, determining root causes, and implementing process improvements

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

More About the Company

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with over $8 billion in annual revenue. We deliver innovative equipment, components, specialty systems, consumables, software, digital solutions, and support services. Our team of 25,000 employees is dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. Visit us at www.dovercorporation.com