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Mechanical Fitter
- Hours: Monday to Thursday from 07:30 - 16:30 and Friday 07:30- 14:00
- Salary - £14.42 per hour.
- Location: Stroud
You’ll be responsible for building and fitting mechanical and electrical assemblies from start to finish, working from engineering drawings and instructions. This is a varied and practical role that requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic components
Work on sub-assemblies and full product builds from scratch
Use hand and power tools for tasks such as cutting, folding, marking out, pipe bending and general fabrication
Carry out quality checks to ensure assemblies meet alignment, dimensions, and quality standards
Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times, taking responsibility for your own safety and others
Carry out other reasonable duties as required by the company
A solid engineering background
Able to read and work from manufacturing and assembly drawings
Good attention to detail and a strong team player
Confident using a range of hand and power tools
Problem-solver with the ability to work on your own initiative
Some experience or knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems
Previous experience in vehicle fitting/fabrication is a bonus
Background in Aviation, Military, Marine or similar sectors is an advantage
Ability to read basic electrical schematics is preferred (but not essential)
What We Offer
Time and a half pay for overtime (with plenty available)
Monthly tools bonus for good attendance
Performance bonuses based on team KPIs
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days with long service)
Death in service benefit
Supportive working environment with a skilled team
Varied and engaging work across different assemblies
If you are interested in this Welder role, please get in contact with Chloe Smith at Orion Electrotech.
Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.
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