Mechanical Fitter

Our client specialises in developing, designing and producing test rigs for combustion engines, transmissions and electrical drives, complex testing and assembly systems, as well as devices for leak testing for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers.

**Job purpose**:
We are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to support the Manufacturing department building special purpose assembly and test machines. An excellent Mechanical Fitter is well-versed in Understanding general assembly, technical detailed and fluid schematic drawings.They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced mechanical assembly skills are very useful for the role. The main purpose of this role is to Build machines to a high standard.
- Building to a high standard within budget.
- Reporting to and supporting supervisors.
- Discussing any changes and design issues with Engineering.
- Powering on machines and supporting the software commissioning engineers.
- Maintaining a tidy working area

**For success in this role, you will need the following skills**:

- Proven experience in mechanical fitting, having served an apprenticeship or trained under a recognised scheme in a related trade such as fitting, toolmaking, instrument making etc.
- Proficient in reading and working to general arrangement drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
- Background in machine tool build process, the use of tools and equipment to build machinery from drawings and schematics.
- Good understanding of limits and fits, able to recognise when a movement or location is satisfactory.
- Great understanding of mechanisms, new or old, and be capable of identifying a fault or issue that may render a mechanism inoperable.
- Always looking for ways to enhance, improve or innovate.
- Good understanding of the use of measuring equipment, both metric and imperial, in order to set up fixtures or check assemblies for correct critical dimensions.
- Used to working within fine tolerances and achieve high standards of geometric compliance associated with the industry.
- Good knowledge of machining processes and competent in turning, drilling, reaming, surface grinding, welding, gas cutting, fabrication and workshop practices.
- Skilled in the use of lifting equipment such as slings, types of slinging, and general crane safety.
- A good working knowledge of pipe and pipe fittings, both parallel and tapered, Be able to mount and pipe hydraulic and pneumatic circuit elements, in both hard and soft pipe.
- Good basic knowledge of engineering adhesives, sealants, lubricants, standard locking and dowelling systems.
- Be prepared to work within and adhere to the company quality systems codes of practice and work instructions.
- Process driven.
- Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- A self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, with Project as an advantage.
- Automotive industry (Ford, JLR) experience would be an advantage.