Mechanical Fitter

Gencoa Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision engineering is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Fitter to join its production team in Liverpool. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling and testing high-value products, ensuring compliance with internal quality standards. Ideal applicants will have a mechanical engineering background and be keen to develop their skills in a high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Apprenticeship trained mechanical engineer or similar.
• Desirable: Health & Safety Certificates, experience in high-tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure components are prepared, assembled, and tested to quality standards.
• Document assemblies and manage cleanliness of work areas.
• Operate Fork Lift Truck and Overhead Crane if required.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Benchfitting

Operation of testing equipment

Documentation control

Working to deadlines

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

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Operating within the production team on high value and medium volume products, the key purpose of this role is to ensure that components are prepared, assembled and tested to internal quality standards and within required customer deadlines. In addition the job holder will be involved in general housekeeping and organisation of the workshop area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

Assembly & Test

· Bench fitting: prepare parts/surfaces & check component parts for quality issues prior to assembly

· Accurate assembly of magnetrons and other sources, using assembly drawings & instructions, in a cleanroom-type environment

· Components assembled and tested to internal quality standards in a timely and efficient manner

· Use testing equipment(leak checking; electrical checking) as part of the quality control procedure to verify accurate assembly

· Works within, and follows, established systems and processes

· Documentation of assemblies and testing

Despatch

· Packages product safely in accordance with transport mode

· Uses appropriate safety labels on packaging

· Follows safety procedures and safe working practices at all times

· Wears personal safety equipment at all appropriate times

· Returns all tools to allocated area following use

· Work area always tidy and organised

Other

· Limited travel may be required to customer/supplier sites (this may mean travel to customer sites overseas)

· Fork Lift Truck operation (full training will be given if required)

· Overhead Crane operation (full training will be given if required)

· Other duties and responsibilities as required

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Education/training

· Apprenticeship trained/time served mechanical engineer

Skills/Experience

· Previous experience of mechanical fitting or maintenance

· Benchfitting

· Build from engineering drawings

· Operation of testing equipment

· Works within established systems and procedures

· Documentation control/traceability

· Working to deadlines

· Working in a team-focused environment

Personal skills

· Works efficiently and accurately

· Follows procedures and work instructions

· Quality focused

· High level of accuracy & attention to detail

· Organised and tidy work practices

· Can work without direct supervision

· Works well within and across teams

· Willingness to learn; open mind

DESIRABLE

Education/Training

• Appropriate Health & Safety Certificates
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

Skills/Experience

· Worked within Pharmaceutical, Aeronautical or similar high-tech environment or precision engineering background

· ISO or similar QC environment

· Basic IT skills & use of Microsoft Office packages

· Electro-mechanical understanding

· Experience using water fittings (i.e. Swagelok) and pipe-bending using copper and stainless

Other

· Ability to occasionally travel to supplier/customer sites (UK or overseas) if required

***Issues that may preclude candidates***

Strong magnets used in the Magnetrons prevent individuals fitted with Pacemakers from the Workshop

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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