Mechanical Fitter

Our major client is looking to recruit X2 Mechanical Fitters to their team on a contract basis for 4 months with a possibility of extension.

Key Functions: Mechanical Fitter

*To repair and service various types of mechanical plant and industrial machinery.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: Mechanical Fitter

*To ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.
*To examine faulty plant or machinery and to ascertain nature and location of defects.
*To study plant or machinery drawings, technical manuals or other specifications.
*To determine sequence and method of required operations.
*To dismantle plant or machinery and remove damaged or worn parts.
*To repair defective parts, obtain replacement parts or prepare new parts using hand and machine tools.
*To fit and assemble parts to rebuild plant or machinery.
*To test plant or machinery for correct functioning and make necessary adjustments.
*To carry out service tasks such as cleaning, oiling and greasing, according to schedule.
*To perform all of these tasks in relation to the repair and servicing of various types of mechanical plant and industrial machinery.
*To operate overhead crane/basic slinging in a safe manner.
*To install or reposition plant or machinery.
*To modify standard machinery for special purposes.
*To adhere to all safety requirements including safety checks of tools and equipment.
*To use all relevant workshops/site equipment associated with job requirements including all relevant training/certification requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

*Approved Apprenticeship to City &Guilds / NVQ level 3. Considerable site experience, with experience on Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing Sites desirable. Must have a valid Safety Passport.

*This job profile sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager.

*Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.

Please APPLY ASAP!

Mechanical Fitter