Main Purpose of the Job:

• To carry out the mechanical assembly and detailed fitting of special purpose machinery. Knowledge of bearing fits, jacking & pneumatic systems, chain and belt drives, conveyors and complete machine builds from chassis frames upwards. Following images give an indication of some typical machine builds.

Key responsibilities:

• Assemble and fit the mechanical elements of machines, dealing with rectification work and engineering changes as appropriate
• Lead machine build orders appointed to you, throughout the build stage on the shop floor.
• Complete basic machining and fabrication of parts as necessary.
• Maintain production build documentation and complete forms as required by in-house procedures.
• Liaise with in-house personnel as required to resolve build and design issues.

Qualifications: 

• Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, Apprenticeship etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings & schematics
• Level 2 or above, or BTEC ONC / HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualified in Electrical Fitting/Engineering. 

Skills: 

• Experience with building special purpose machinery or experienced in the building of mechanical devices.
• Good knowledge of mechanical principles
• The use of standard measuring equipment.
• Experience with bench craft (marking out, filing, and shaping), general machining (drilling & sawing), use of power hand tools (drilling, grinding, and sawing), fitting thread helicoils & rivnuts, using adhesives as detailed within drawings and SOP’s.  
• To assist with the packing and handling of machinery and products, ready for collection & delivery.           
• Fitting pneumatics
• Electrical wiring of panels, Pilz safety relays, motors, and general machine builds.
• Fabrication & machining using presses, centre lathe, milling, grinding & polishing.