Electrical Fitter

**Job Title**:Electrical Fitter

**Location**:Plymouth

**Salary**: £33,000 with a 25% uplift on a backshift (maybe 1 in every 3).

**Job type**: Full Time

The Barden Corporation is recognised as a world leader in the design and manufacture of super precision ball bearings.

Barden bearings are produced using advanced technology to the highest standards available. That's why our bearings are used in virtually every sector of industry where there is a need to meet critical tolerances, high speeds and reliable performance underthe most demanding operating conditions.

**Job Purpose**

The successful applicant will be responsible for preventative maintenance on machines and equipment as well as responding to emergency machine break downs throughout the plant; involvement with new design, installation and movements of existing machines;overhaul and repair of machines and equipment. Ensuring machines and equipment on site are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose. Applicants will be highly motivated and self-driven with the ability to undertake shift work. To provide an effectivesource and effective and prompt service in electrical diagnosis, repair and rebuild of site plant, production equipment, premises and services ensuring that objectives/targets for cost, quality and timeliness are achieved.

**Experience, Knowledge & Skills**
- Electrical Apprenticeship.
- Previous experience with manufacturing technologies, machines (including CNC processes) chemical plants, site and facilities management.
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Positive attitude, team player and good communication skills.
- Previous experience of working in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing, sharing information with confidence, enthusiasm and with an impact that promotes understanding.
- Good standard of spoken and written English.
- Electrical circuitry - machinery/factory services.
- Machine Tool Electronics and PLC experience.
- Latest Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- Essential to be able to read and understand circuit and technical drawings.

**Key Role Requirements**
- To carry out all the duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Fitter, Electrical.
- To provide advisory and expert focus for all electronic aspects linked to the full range of site maintenance department activities, for example with the design control/operating programs for CNC systems on new & existing production equipment.
- Establish and fully maintain all associated record systems, whether hard copy of bespoke computer software orientated.
- To prepare and maintain all associated project, training/operating/preventative maintenance, documentation/instructions/manuals.
- To maintain, service, repair and calibrate all electronic devices such as Computer Numerical Control Machinery, Programmable
- Controllers and Electronic Gauging Equipment.
- To assist in electronic design, fabrication of machinery and test equipment as required by the Company.
- To compile electrical and electronic technical drawings of plant and machinery wiring and control systems when manufactured or modified by the Company.
- To undertake every task to the highest possible quality standard and to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction through the adherence to proper procedures at all times.

**Interactions**
- Production Managers
- Engineering Team

**Benefits**:

- 25 days annual leave + 9 bank holidays (this year)
- Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Business performance bonus scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Free parking

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