Mechanical Fitter

Dover Business Services Europe; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Glasgow is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly and quality assurance of fluid-film bearings in a high-performance engineering environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and at least five years of experience in mechanical fitting. Join a dedicated team focused on innovative engineering solutions and benefit from a competitive salary and bonuses.

Benefits

Productivity bonuses

Pension plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial mechanical fitter.
• Experience working with hand tools and rotating equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble fluid-film bearings following quality specifications.
• Adhere to health & safety regulations in the workplace.
• Support continuous improvement processes to enhance assembly methods.

Skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Experience with machining components

Knowledge of precision machining processes

Education

HNC, SVQ/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Completed mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Gas torches

Job description

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Location:

Glasgow, GLG, GB

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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.
  
  

More About The Company

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

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