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As the Gearbox Fitter you:
Will provide support to the gearbox repair department by dismantling & assembling of all types of industrial gearboxes whilst providing a detailed inspection report highlighting operational issues with the machine being assessed.
Main Duties:
- Involvement of day-to-day workshop in relation to quality, H&S and environmental activities.
- Dismantling of all types of gearboxes producing concise accurate reports for management
- Assembling gearboxes accurately so they are ready for installation
- Interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes
- To be able to work under minimum supervision taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work you undertake
- Be pro-active in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business
- Ensure standard work practices and procedures are being followed
- Responding to emergency situations
Qualifications / Key Skills:
- Apprenticeship in associated field or adequate experience
- Health & safety, environmental or quality training would an advantage but not essential
- Working knowledge of various types of gearboxes
- Ability to work under instruction and on own initiative
- Selecting and using a range of measuring and testing equipment to check components are to the required quality and accuracy
- Read and interpret engineering data
- To be able to demonstrate problem solving skills to solve and repair issues efficiently and effectively
