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Apprentice trained, Mechanical Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Development Engineer is required. The role is to build, assemble and test special purpose automated machines.
Applicants must be apprentice-trained in mechanical engineering.
The ideal background for this role is assembly technician, development engineer, R&D Engineer, mechanical fitter, machine tool fitter, toolmaker, CNC machinist or similar engineering discipline.
Applicants must already live in Birmingham. Sponsorship is not possible.
The Role
To assemble and build special purpose machines.
Build and assemble machines working to written specifications, CAD drawings, build manual, and supplied kits
Review designs with Project Leaders and Designers
Manufacture machine supports and guard frames
Fabricate and machine items such as brackets or tooling using a lathe
Build pneumatic assemblies
Run up and commission machines, verify that the machine works correctly.
Demonstrate machine to the customer
Feedback modifications made during the build and machine commissioning phase.
Help to solve mechanical problems8 hours per day - (07:30 - 16:00) Monday to Thursday
5.5 hours (07:30 - 13:00) Friday
Requirements
Apprentice trained mechanical engineer; assembly technician, mechanical fitter, toolmaker, mechanical assembler, fabricator, tooling engineer
Likely to have worked for a similar company e.g. packaging machinery, food processing machinery, materials handling, conveyors, special purpose machines, CNC machines building etc..
City & Guilds level 3 or HNC/HND level
Possess machining skills (lathe, milling machine, grinding machine)
Experience to marking up, drilling, tapping, machining, measuring, cutting, and assembling.
Salary
£30K - £40K depending on experience
Company pension
On-site parking
25 days holiday plus statutory days.
Overtime may be available as required weekdays and weekends.
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