Mechanical Fitter / Assembler

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Questech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for a well-established manufacturer. You will assemble machinery to a high quality standard with some Electrical Assembly exposure required.

Role suits someone with 3+ years in mechanical fitting/assembly, NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, and experience reading drawings. Overtime offered; daytime, 40 hours weekly in Barnsley.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Engineer / Assembly Operative.
• Advanced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject, or Apprentice trained.
• Experience of assembling, fitting, or installing Manufacturing Machines / Special Purpose Machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• The mechanical assembly of a wide variety of machinery parts.
• Read and interpret mechanical assembly diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of materials and specifications.
• Confirm quality checks have been completed.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to apprentices and other members of the assembly team to increase skills and knowledge.
• Support the integration of new product lines being adopted.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for a skilled Mechanical Assembler / Mechanical Assembly Operative / Mechanical Fitter to assemble their manufactured machinery to a high quality standard.

NOTE: You will also require some Electrical Assembly experience, but mostly Mechanical.

Salary: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour + Overtime

Hours of work: 40 hours a week, normal day hours, Monday to Friday

• At least 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Engineer / Assembly Operative, preferably in an Engineering background
• Advanced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject, or Apprentice trained
• Experience of assembling, fitting, or installing Manufacturing Machines / Special Purpose Machinery building experience will be favoured, however other industries building bespoke equipment may also be considered

Responsibilities:

• The mechanical assembly of a wide variety of machinery parts
• Read and interpret mechanical assembly diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of material and specifications
• Confirm quality checks have been completed
• Providing training, guidance, and support to apprentices and other members of the assembly team to increase their skills and knowledge base
• Support the integration of new product lines being adopted

This job would suit someone with previous experience in a similar role, such as; Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative / Assembly Operator / Assembly Technician / Mechanical Installer