Mechanical Fitter

Job summary

We are recruiting for an innovative, R&D focussed manufacturer, looking for a driven and ambitious Mechanical Fitter. This high technology business are developing new mechanical and electrical technologies and are an export success story. Core skills • Excellent practical mechanical fitting skills (additional electrical skills beneficial) • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and instructions • Ability to operate manual machine tools preferred but not mandatory • IT skills (MS Office – Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel as a minimum) • Ability to work as part of a team • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Qualifications/Experience • BTEC Level 3 or equivalent • Experience of prototyping • Experience of small batch manufacturing/production environment • Involvement in the manufacture of electrical or rotating machines is desirable • Experience of lean manufacturing environment is desirable • Experience of winding/impregnation/assembly of high strength magnets is desirable Main Duties • Machine builds; materials delivery to ready-for-test stage from engineering drawings • Small-batch production - builds, fitting, and assembly • Prototype builds • Build readiness – supporting design for manufacture, build processes, quality and safety • Control of build quality – inspection of dimensions and characteristics • Development and recording of manufacturing knowledge to support continuous improvement • Support of Stores function (control of incoming materials and production orders) • General maintenance tasks for an efficient, safe and clean workshop environment General information • Working hours (35 hour week): 7.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 11.30am Friday • Company pension, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, EV Scheme, Cycle to Work, company pension, private healthcare and banked hours schemes