Mechanical Fitter
Reference 2024-17337
Non fixed term
Cranfield, Cranfield
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Experienced
Your missions
Due to our ongoing projects and significant growth, we are looking to recruit Mechanical Technicians (Fitters) for our Cranfield operation.
This is a hands-on role, reporting to the Engineering Production Manager and/or Team Leader. The role is for an experienced ‘Fitter’, who can contribute to the business immediately and guide, develop, and assist less skilled personnel.
The Mechanical Technician/ Fitter will be primarily responsible for the following:
· Responsible for building test rigs, using their skills to fit mechanical components. Reading engineering drawings to work out build schedules and identify material requirements.
· Providing machining, and engineering fitting services to areas within the business.
· Using their skills to improve the machining, fabrication, and fitting times within the business.
· Supply information to Engineers for bid preparation.
· Supporting the Facilities Team in building maintenance and improvement.
· Being actively involved in continuous Improvement activities.
· Assisting Project Engineers with technical issues and solving problems on test rigs.
· Assisting Apprentices in their development.
You are
To be considered, we require the following qualifications, skills and experience:
· The candidate is likely to have undergone a Time Served Apprenticeship in either Mechanical Fitting, Machining, or fabrication.
· Has at least 5 years’ experience after being an apprentice in a maintenance or technical production type role.
· Good fitting skills.
· Is computer literate.
· Works well in a team and has good communication skills.
· It would be beneficial if the candidate has undergone further training in Safety, Forklift Truck driving, Rigging and/or Encloses Spaces.
Additional information
Specialization: TAB - Mechanical, HVAC & Civil Work coordination and management
Level of education (all) Non-Degree Program
Place: United Kingdom, Cranfield, Cranfield
Travel: No
Employment level: Non cadre