Repair Coppersmith

**What you’ll be doing**
- Repairing whitemetal linings using oxy-acetylene gas torches and potentially TIG welding
- Building up bearing linings where complete re-metalling is not appropriate using oxy-acetylene gas torches and potentially TIG welding
- Designing/manufacturing any steel jigs required to gravity cast whitemetal
- Fitting and bedding activities
- De-burring and identification of components
- Stripping down and surveying of bearings and associated equipment
- Ensuring that all work recorded on the shop floor data collection system
- Demonstrating that planned inspections and tests have been completed with satisfactory results recorded and / or identified on the necessary paperwork, as defined by the OPC requirements
- Ensuring that the correct drawing is used and selecting appropriate tooling or inspection equipment with the correct calibration status
- Working with management and other departments to ensure the company complies with current legislation, Health and Safety codes of practice on safe working and environmental requirements
- Ensuring good housekeeping standards are maintained (6S system)
- Ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout all activities of control

**Who we are looking for**

You must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and be capable of developing an understanding of hydrodynamic bearing repair procedures. You must also be capable of developing an understanding of the function / operation of the company’s products and the associated failure modes

We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as self-motivator with a hands on approach. Being able to work independently is essential as is someone who works well in a team and has the motivation to contribute to the ongoing performance improvement of the department.

A full UK driving licence is also a must.

The shift pattern for this role is the double dayshift (week about) shift system, to allow optimum capacity of both whitemetalling and fitting duties. If you are flexible and willing to work additional hours as and when required to support the needs of the business, we would love to hear from you

**Benefits**

WeCare app (Employee Assistance Program)

Holiday buy & sell

Car scheme

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Training & development