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Mechanical Tool Fitter
Permanent Position
Harlow Essex based, with occasional UK and Worldwide Travel
Salary Guide: £40,000 - £45,000 pa + site allowances & travel expenses
When working away at a customer's location - Daily site allowances & Travel Expenses etc.
Excellent Earning potential
Overview:
We are currently seeking a versatile and skilled Mechanical Tool Fitter / Site Fitter to join this successful, expanding, established special purpose machinery manufacturer based in west Essex.
Your tasks will involve constructing special-purpose machines from scratch at the Harlow site and travelling overseas to install the finished products at client locations.
This role is perfect for candidates who enjoy travelling overseas.
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a hands-on approach to building large, complex equipment from the ground up. This role is perfect for someone capable of performing tasks both in a workshop setting and on client sites, playing a crucial role in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of special purpose machinery and conveyor systems.
Responsibilities:
Mechanical Assembly: - Assemble and fit various mechanical components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
On-Site Work: - Undertake on-site installations, maintenance, and repairs as required by client needs.
Collaboration: - Work closely with the engineering team to ensure the successful completion of projects.
Technical Expertise: - Utilise mechanical skills such as marking out, drilling, tapping, cutting, and fitting of motors, gearboxes, bearings, pipe work (Copper & UPVC), and drive shafts.
Pneumatics: - Read and work with pneumatic diagrams for the assembly and troubleshooting of equipment.
Machine Alignment: - Ensure machines are squared and levelled for accurate and precise operation.
Requirements:
Experience: - Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter with expertise in assembly, installation, and maintenance of special purpose machinery / conveyor systems.
Skills: - Proficient in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings. Familiarity with working on-site and understanding client-specific requirements.
Technical Competence: - Competent in typical mechanical skills, including marking out, drilling, tapping, cutting, etc. Experience in fitting motors, gearboxes, bearings, pipe work (Copper & UPVC), and drive shafts.
Pneumatics Knowledge: - Experience working with and reading pneumatic diagrams.
Qualifications: - Recognised time-served apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical field.
Post school vocational qualification in mechanical related topic/s such as C&G / BTEC etc
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 7am - 4pm & Friday 7am - 2pm - 40 hours per week
This position is based in Harlow, Essex and commutable from Cambridge, Stevenage, Colchester, Romford, Chelmsford, Braintree, north London or St Albans.
HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all
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