Adept Resourcing Commercial & Engineering Looking for Mechanical Fitter at Wakefield , West Yorkshire Full Time

Adept Engineering are working with a very established company with decades of experience in the design, manufacture and installation of large scale machinery, equipment and projects into various industries.

Working within a team of Engineers, you will be responsible to the Manufacturing Manager for carrying out the efficient operation of processes and instructions.

Job Overview:

• Working as part of a fitting team to build machinery from individual components
• Assisting with hydraulic pipework when required
• Maintenance of buildings or machinery if required
• Mechanically assemble manufactured and bought-out parts into sub-assemblies
• Actively pursue continuous improvements in assembly methods and techniques and make recommendations for their implementation when appropriate
• Safe use of lifting equipment for moving and fitting large components and sub-assemblies (up to 40T)
• Working at heights whilst observing health and safety requirements
• Ensuring that assembly work is effectively carried out to high-quality standards
• Observe and comply with health & safety requirements at all times
• Maintain tidiness in the workplace and good standards of housekeeping
• Take care of company measuring equipment and report on any items out of calibration
• Participate in training and/or mentoring of other employees when required.
• Be willing to learn new duties outside the normal function.

Qualifications:

• Apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer or qualification in an engineering discipline.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Understanding of engineering drawings and correct tooling to be used.
• Working knowledge of machine safety.
• Knowledge of working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Bench fitting/detail fitting skills.

Experience:

• Experience working within an engineering environment.
• Experience with lift equipment such as cranes, slinging and lifting.

About you:

• Self-motivated/enthusiastic with the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Ability to work using own initiative and under pressure – ask for help when required
• Ensure your highest quality is always achieved when undertaking tasks
• Share ideas and knowledge for continuous improvement