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A well-established designer and manufacturer of automation and robotic solutions for a range of industries covering automotive, medical, plastics and food. Joining the team means exposure to cutting-edge automation projects, a collaborative engineering environment, and the opportunity to shape turnkey solutions that offer customers a competitive advantage—backed by a culture of continuous growth and technical mastery.

Mechanical Fitter  

£15 - £18ph + Overtime + Pension

Full Time: Mon-Thurs 7:30-4:30 Fri 7:30-12:30

Leicestershire

Ref: 24289

Mechanical Fitter  - The Role:

• To carry out assembly and detail fitting of special purpose machinery supplied to the Automotive, Medical, Food and Plastic industries.
• Assemble and fit the mechanical elements of machines, dealing with rectification work and engineering change as appropriate.
• Lead projects appointed to you throughout the build stage on the shop floor
• Assist in the commissioning and development of machinery once it has been assembled and powered up
• Complete basic machining and fabrication of parts as necessary
• Carry out machine service and upgrade work to existing machinery, often at customers site
• Build the equipment to the agreed time scale. Assemble and test pneumatic system, route pneumatically pipes neatly. At times assist electrical build, routing cables etc
• Mechanically set the completed equipment to the component part prior to development.
• Set all pneumatic cylinders and reed switches prior to development.
• Manually check operation of each element of the process prior to development.
• Installation and acceptance test at customer site.

Mechanical Fitter  - The Person:

• Position requires an experienced Mechanical Fitter with sound knowledge and understanding of assembling machinery and automation equipment.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship with corresponding qualifications.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is essential
• Experience of building special purpose machinery or similar precision mechanical machinery
• Experience & understanding of pneumatic systems
• Knowledge & experience of electrical wiring, with appropriate qualification would be an advantage

Located in Leicestershire , this role would be commutable from within and around the following areas: Coventry, Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough.

For further information call Sharon Hill Available on: 01902212000 07764208419 Or email: Sharon.Hill@automationexperts.co.uk