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Mechanical Fitter
Rotherham
Days only workshop
£15.00 per hour
Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a leading heavy equipment manufacturer?
Join our dynamic team at Our Company and play a pivotal role in delivering robust and reliable machinery for the demanding mining and quarrying industries. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced workshop based Mechanical Fitter to contribute to the assembly, maintenance, and refurbishment of our cutting-edge heavy equipment. If you thrive on heavy engineering, problem-solving, and build-up & refurb of big equipment, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Our Company is a renowned leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of heavy-duty equipment specifically engineered for the rigorous environments of the mining and quarrying sectors.
Our workshop is the heart of our operations, where skilled professionals collaborate to produce and maintain the robust machinery that powers essential industries. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and challenging work environment and valuing the expertise of our team members.
Key Responsibilities
Precision Assembly and Refurbishment: Assembly, repair, and refurbishment of a diverse range of mechanical components and heavy machinery. This involves working with engineering drawings to understand specifications.
Equipment Overhaul and Maintenance: Performing comprehensive overhauls of critical equipment such as industrial gearboxes, drive assemblies, conveyors, various crushers, winches, and fluid power machines. This includes stripping, reporting on condition, and rebuilding to original or improved specifications.
Quality Assurance and Testing: Bringing overhauled and repaired items back up to specification through rigorous testing and quality checks, ensuring all components meet our stringent performance and safety standards.
Materials Handling Specialisation: Working extensively with all aspects of materials handling equipment, including the construction and fitting of large-scale components like conveyors and rollers, often destined for significant industrial installations such as power stations.
Technical Proficiency: Applying knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems in the context of assembly and fitting.
Required Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will possess a background in mechanical fitting and ideally a track record in heavy equipment environments. We are looking for candidates with:
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* A minimum of 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience as a Mechanical Fitter, ideally within the heavy equipment, mining, quarrying, or similar industrial sectors.
* Hands-on experience with the assembly, maintenance, overhaul, and refurbishment of industrial gearboxes, drives, conveyors, crushers, winches, and fluid power systems.
* Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems as they relate to mechanical assembly and fitting.
* A strong commitment to workplace safety and a thorough understanding of relevant safety protocols.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
What We Offer
At Our Company, we believe in investing in our people. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment where your skills are valued and developed
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