Night Shift Fitter-Welder for Heavy Scrap Machinery

Try Temps Limited; Tipton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Try Temps Limited in Tipton is seeking an experienced Fitter Welder for an ongoing contract at a busy scrap metal recycling site. The role involves fitting, maintenance, repair and welding of scrap processing machinery and heavy plant.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in scrap yards or heavy industry, with fault-finding abilities and a practical approach. Night shifts Monday to Friday, 5:30pm - 2:00am at Tipton.

Qualifications

• Practical experience as fitter/welder in heavy industry or scrap site.
• Able to weld and fabricate machinery and components.
• Strong fault-finding skills and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting, maintenance and repairs.
• Weld and fabricate machinery, components and structures.
• Maintain and repair scrap processing equipment, including shredders, conveyors, balers, crushers and associated plant.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns and carry out fault-finding.
• Complete planned maintenance and routine inspections.
• Assist with mobile and heavy plant maintenance.
• Replace and repair worn or damaged components.
• Identify mechanical faults and carry out practical repairs.
• Safely isolate machinery before maintenance work.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work.

Skills

Fitter Welder experience

Welding and fabrication skills

Experience with heavy machinery

Fault-finding ability

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Try Temps Limited in Tipton is seeking an experienced Fitter Welder for an ongoing contract at a busy scrap metal recycling site. The role involves fitting, maintenance, repair and welding of scrap processing machinery and heavy plant.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in scrap yards or heavy industry, with fault-finding abilities and a practical approach. Night shifts Monday to Friday, 5:30pm - 2:00am at Tipton.