Precision Mechanical Assembler & Fitter (Shift)

Mansell Recruitment Group; Caddington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee recognition schemes

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is working with a Bedfordshire manufacturing team to hire an experienced Assembly Fitter. You will assemble and test mechanical units to drawings and quality standards, and work with other departments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time completion.

The role requires reading detailed drawings, using measuring equipment, and a time-served craft apprenticeship is desirable. You will rig, test, inspect, and prepare units for despatch, maintaining a clean 5S environment

Qualifications

• Must have around 4 years in a manufacturing environment with fitting/assembly experience.
• Qualified in mechanical discipline or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using a range of hand and power tools.
• Competent with measuring equipment and inspection reporting.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with rotating assemblies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical units and components.
• Rig and de-rig units safely and correctly.
• Carry out pressure testing on components and completed units.
• Use measuring equipment and produce dimensional/inspection reports.
• Safely use air-powered and electrical tools.
• Prepare units for despatch and paint as required.
• Complete documentation and update the ERP system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure Right First Time and On Time in Full.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical assembly

Measuring equipment

Tool use

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical qualification

Craft apprenticeship desirable

Tools

Measuring tools

ERP systems

Job description

Mansell Recruitment Group is working with a Bedfordshire manufacturing team to hire an experienced Assembly Fitter. You will assemble and test mechanical units to drawings and quality standards, and work with other departments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time completion.

The role requires reading detailed drawings, using measuring equipment, and a time-served craft apprenticeship is desirable. You will rig, test, inspect, and prepare units for despatch, maintaining a clean 5S environment