A global manufacturing business specialising in the design, manufacture and supply of a range of static tension and / or compression testing machines, including specialist grips, fixtures and applications are seeking a Mechanical Fitter due to expansion.As a Mechanical Fitter you will:- Mechanically assemble and build "material testing" machines, mechanical and pneumatic grips and other precise instruments, mechanically fitting parts including wiring looms and electronic displays. - Competent use of Pillar Drill, Manual Lathe and other tool room equipment.- Complete paperwork ie work orders etc.- Assist in annual stock count.- Ensure targets are met.- Ensure parts are collated, fitted and adapted where necessary to equipment ready for testing.- Report to Supervisor any changes to drawings to ensure full records are kept.- Monitor and check quality assurance of products being checked.We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter who has the following skills and experience:- Apprentice trained time served, NVQ /HNC / HND / in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline- Close tolerance assembly skills in a machine build environment- Competent with machine shop precision measuring equipment ie micrometers and verniers- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, general assembly drawings and geometric tolerances- Able to operate a variety of hand and machine tools.In return you will receive a salary of £26,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience).If this sounds like the Mechanical Fitter role for you, click apply now. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.
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Candidate Source Ltd
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 5 days
Gatwick, West Sussex RH6 0DW, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A global manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Fitter due to expansion in their operations.
- The role involves mechanically assembling material testing machines, using various tools, and ensuring quality assurance of products.
- Candidates should be apprentice trained with NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and possess close tolerance assembly skills.
- The position requires the ability to read engineering drawings and operate hand and machine tools, with a salary range of £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
- Applicants should have relevant experience in a machine build environment.
