Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic team in Worcester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with rotating machinery, where you'll be responsible for assembling, aligning, and repairing various mechanical components. With a focus on quality and teamwork, you'll contribute to a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and offers a stable career path with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Extensive mechanical fitting experience, ideally with fabrication skills.
• Proficiency in working with rotating machinery and alignment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair rotating machinery for bespoke engine and drivetrain systems.
• Perform quality checks and support mechanical apprentices as needed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Proficiency in rotating machinery

Alignment and balancing techniques

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Worcester

Salary: £16.00 - £17.50 an hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Flexitime

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Job Description:

This is a career opportunity for an experienced mechanical fitter to join a prestigious employer of choice in the local area. The company has a stable professional workforce and offers progression and training to its employees to develop themselves so they can help drive the company forwards.

Main Objectives/Purpose of the Role:

• Rotating Equipment Fitter responsible for assembling, aligning, installing, and repairing rotating machinery designed for use in our bespoke engine, drivetrain, or component test systems.
• This role involves working with mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, compressors, and spindles.
• Works in-house as part of the mechanical build team and aids workflow through the department.
• Performs basic quality checks and tests of the work produced by the mechanical team.
• Guides and supports mechanical apprentices when required.

Main Responsibilities/Accountability:

• Read and interpret drawings and bills of materials to assemble mechanical parts, products, and assemblies.
• Perform mechanical fitting of the range of designs produced by the Mechanical design team.
• Mechanical or electrical alignment on all rotating equipment.
• Ensures their own work is delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion.
• Interprets technical drawings and provides feedback on errors/suggesting changes to the originator using the company's ISO change control procedure if appropriate.
• Supports the team by addressing problems/issues that can be resolved within the department.
• Checks the build quality of work being produced by other team members as required and influences build standards for the department.
• Highlights any issues with floor stock levels to ensure consumables are available for the mechanical team.
• Completes all paperwork that is needed for the job and ensures it is accurate and up to date.
• Helps maintain a clean, tidy workshop environment and helps ensure the works areas are organised.
• Communicates effectively with the Production Supervisor if the Production Team leader is not in the factory.
• Suggests improvements to designs and work practices to help improve efficiency through the department.

Personal Characteristics & Skills:

• Have extensive mechanical fitting experience (some fabrication experience would be beneficial).
• Proficiency in working with rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of alignment and balancing techniques.
• Good attention to detail.
• Have good problem-solving skills.
• Methodical.
• Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Be approachable and helpful.
• Be able to train and guide less experienced members of staff.
• Have the desire to learn and improve.
• Have good communication skills.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.