Skilled Fitter

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Skilled Fitters to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves setting up and testing advanced engineering solutions, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and contributing to efficient manufacturing practices. With a competitive salary structure and opportunities for skill development, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions to meet industrial needs.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a Mechanical testing environment and familiar with related safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up Oil injected and Oil free Screw Compressors on dedicated test beds.
• Ensure all related Safety and Mechanical documentation is complete during test set up.
• Provide training support for Apprentices and work colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical fitting apprenticeship

Rotating equipment experience

Mechanical testing environment experience

Engineering Drawing interpretation

Precision manufacturing experience

Lifting & Slinging certification

Forklift certification

Electrical systems awareness

Flexibility

Lean Manufacturing Skills

General Environmental Health & Safety awareness

Education

Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship

Job description

My client are looking for Skilled Fitters to join their ever growing team in Glasgow - They areat the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes.

Offering a starting salary of £33,500 for this role. Based on a 1.33 shift premium, annual salary would be £44,555, with maximum earnings being £52,327 based on a 1.42 shift and 10% OT.

The main purpose of the Skilled Fitter is as follows:

• Set up Oil injected and Oil free Screw Compressors on dedicated test beds and assist in test set up of Turbo Compressors/Screw compressor Packages.
• Fit all related pipework to the Screw Compressor in preparation for mechanical testing.
• Laser align Screw Compressors and any other drive train equipment required for testing.

What will you do?

• Set up Oil injected and Oil free Screw Compressors on dedicated test beds and assist in test set up of Turbo Compressors/Screw compressor Packages.
• Ensure all related Safety and Mechanical documentation is complete during test set up and removal.
• Conform to all aspects of HCO Quality Management system including the fulfilment of all relevant procedures, including all WSIs to ensure conformance to international standards.
• Deliver Quality product in a timely manner whilst contributing to efficient and effective manufacturing principles to ensure compliance with cost forecasts.
• Contribute & comply with accurate collation of Shop Floor documentation information. To ensure compliance to internal and external requirements.
• Provide training support for Apprentices and work colleagues to ensure appropriate skill transfer.
• Interact & respond to all aspects of HBE supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements
• Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environmental and the minimisation of environmental impact.
• Dispose of all waste in accordance with site waste segregation requirements.

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

• Recognised Mechanical fitting apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.
• Rotating equipment experience i.e. compressors, pump and turbines.
• Experience in a Mechanical testing environment and familiar with related safety procedures and processes.
• Engineering Drawing interpretation ability
• Previous experience of precision manufacturing & assembly processes
• Lifting & Slinging and forklift certification
• Electrical systems awareness
• Flexibility
• Lean Manufacturing Skills
• General Environmental Health & Safety awareness

For further details on this outstanding opportunity within a fantastic company, please contact Mhari-Ann Hamilton on 07974 297 539, email [e-mail]