Mechanical Fitter - Test Team

Celeros Flow Technology; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Bonus

33 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Digital Benefits

Job summary

Celeros Flow Technology is seeking a Test Fitter to join the test team, focusing on pumps for OE and AM orders. Responsibilities include installation, commissioning, testing, and dismantling of pump test setups, with a drive to improve safety, workflow and cost efficiency.

The role requires time served mechanical fitting with 3+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to obtain SC security clearance. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with at least 3 years relevant experience, preferably in heavy manufacturing.
• Safety minded attitude to manage risks within the test environment.
• Experience with rotating equipment and laser alignment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to undertake National Security Vetting and obtain security clearance up to SC level.

Responsibilities

• Installation of pumps for testing including foundations, pipework and rotor alignment.
• Control test parameters such as temperatures and pressures during operational tests.
• Identify non-conformances and work with others to resolve issues.
• Dismantle temporary test arrangements and store equipment.
• Ensure own quality of work and complete paperwork and checklists.
• Perform maintenance on test department equipment to maximise reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement to improve safety, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Work in other assembly areas when required.
• Collaborate with managers and test personnel to implement company policies and goals.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed.
• Provide training and support to peers and apprentices as required.
• Be available for further training if required.

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Lean manufacturing

Rotating equipment

Laser alignment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Security clearance

Job description

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

General Summary

As a member of the test team the role of the Test Fitter involves working on pumps for Original Equipment [OE] and Aftermarket (AM) orders. This role will include all aspects of the pump testing cycle including installation, commissioning, testing and dismantling. Assisting with continuous improvement activities in the test areas to improve safety, workflow and drive down operational costs.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities (essential Functions)

• Installation of pumps for testing including their ancillary equipment where applicable. This involves setting out and securing temporary foundations, pipework installation and rotor alignment. Connecting services to support lubrication and cooling where required.
• Participating in operational tests by controlling various aspects of the test parameters such as temperatures and pressures within acceptable limits.
• Highlight any non-conformances which are identified through the appropriate channels and in a timely manner. Work with others to ensure that issues are resolved.
• Breakdown temporary test arrangements and store equipment away as per departmental procedures.
• Responsible for your own quality of work, self-inspection and completion of paperwork and applicable checklists are required.
• Perform maintenance activities on test department equipment as required to ensure maximum reliability and availability of equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to assist the company in its efforts to improve safety, drive down costs and increase productivity.
• Work in other assembly areas when required.
• Work with managers and other test department personnel to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Ensure that health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed.
• Provide on-going support and training to peers and apprentices as required.
• Be available to undertake further training (internal & external) if required.

Education, Skills And Experience

• Time served Mechanical Fitter with at least 3 years relevant experience preferably in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Should have a challenging attitude and safety mindset to manage risks within the test environment.
• Experience with rotating equipment and laser alignment would be advantageous.
• Have an understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Demonstratable experience of working within a team to execute tasks in a timely manner to achieve goals under tight timeframes.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbally.
• Must be able to undertake National Security Vetting and obtain security clearance up to SC level.

You must have valid right to work in the UK and be able to obtain security clearance to apply for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY VALUES

All Celeros divisions are committed to the effective use of the Celeros Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

INTEGRITY: We work safely and respect our employees, business partners & environment. We always lead by example.

SPEED: In our mission to bring mission-critical flow control equipment to the world, energy in our actions & urgency.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We stand behind our actions and deliver on our promises.

PARTNERSHIP: We collaborate across our teams & our customers to win together. We rely on each other to deliver the best outcome & celebrate successes.

EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about being the best at engineering, manufacturing & maintaining mission-critical equipment. We seek quality & community improvement in every interaction.

QUALITY Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.