P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team based in Norwich on a full-time, permanent basis.
Role Summary:
Responsible for the surveying and dismantling of equipment, cleaning and surveying the equipment to drawings, rebuilding small sub-assemblies and assembling new mechanical assemblies. This role requires flexibility of working within all of the MRO / Fitting areas of the business. Excellent fitting / bench fitting skills are required to ensure the equipment is surveyed and manufactured to the highest industry standards.
Main Responsibilities:
*Working as part of the Survey / Fitting team in modern, open plan manufacturing environment.
*Working and communicating with other departments e.g. Mechanical Fitters, Wire Persons, Test Engineers and Engineering.
*Occasionally required to support operational requirements for the MoD in the UK and/or overseas.
*Occasional opportunity to support Field Service Engineers on outwork in the UK or overseas (optional).
*Pressurised role working to tight time schedules.
*Specific tools will be provided to complete the job, you will need to provide your own hand tools.
*Undertake a full programme of training under direct supervision to becoming a Mechanical Fitter.
*Surveying / building / manufacturing items from component level to sub-assembly level through to assembly of complete systems (on occasions) under direct supervision.
*Receiving and carrying out work instructions from your MRO Manager.
*Booking time worked to the correct cost code using the company’s ERP system.
*Recording survey results.
*Training and supporting other personnel within the MRO / Fitting areas when own training is complete.
*Any other such duties that may be reasonably compatible with the nature and scope of the role.
Person Specification:
*A skilled, experienced mechanical fitter. Machine builder, assembly technician.
*Completed a recognised apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, Assembly Technician or similar.
*Must be educated to a minimum of NVQ / City & Guilds level 3 in a relevant discipline.
*Able to read and fully understand technical engineering drawings for assembly and component parts.
*Must have excellent bench fitting skills using a variety of hand and electric tools.
*Be able to use a selection of manual machine tools such as Lathes, Milling Machines, Surface Grinders and Pedestal Drills, working to tight tolerances.
*Ability to use precision measurement equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier’s and Slip Gauges.
*Experience in using lifting and slinging equipment.
*Must be a good team player with the ability to work using own initiative when required.
*Must have the aptitude to produce workmanship to the highest industry standards.
*Must work in a safe and orderly manner to ensure all company H&S standards are adhered to.
*Must work at an acceptable pace to meet deadlines, without sacrificing H&S & Quality standards.
*Must be willing to train or be trained by others when required.
*Must be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised when required.
*Knowledge of working within the Defence Industry (Desirable).
If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.