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We're recruiting numerous semi-skilled assembly fitters for an exciting assignment making sub-assemblies for complex machinery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using hand tools and assembling or repairing mechanical equipment.
Our client isa Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queens Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation andsustainable development.
About the role:
Located in Wortley, Leeds, this is a varied role, working across the assembly department to support the skilled mechanical fitters. Duties can include:
- Building Sub assemblys using standard sops and fixtures.
- Preparing components for painting (washing and masking)
- Preparing painted components prior to assembly, such as re-tapping, reaming and cleaning machine surfaces.
- Marking off, drilling and tapping.
- Fitting exterior equipment: examples include nameplates, labels, guard switches, guarding, hydraulic hoses, auxiliary pumps.
- Routing steel and nylon pipework as directed.
- Unpacking parts and equipment
- Fitting of non-electrical machine services prior to testing.
- Using sealants as directed.
- Non-electrical stripping of machines prior to despatch.
Annual Leave:28 days for the first 12 weeks, 33 days thereafter.
Pension:workplace pension enrollment after 12 weeks
These roles are being offered on a temporary ongoing basis with the current order book requiring colleagues until at least the end of 2025. In previous years, we have seen colleague gain permanent positions with this client - though as ever, this cannot be guaranteed.
About You:
We're looking for applicants that have extensive hand tool experience ideally assembling mechanical equipment and components. Flexibility, can do attitude, safety, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to work to standard operative procedures and assembly instructions are all important skills to bring to this role.
Successful previous applicants have had a range of experience including motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly - whether in a previous role or within hobbies/personal projects.
No formal qualifications are required for this role.
