Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

My client supplies the power generation sectors, including renewables, oil & gas, the process sectors, mining sectors and defence, as well as providing high technology support and solutions for all rotating electrical machines, control & protection systems, and power electronics.

Benefits:

1. 24 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
2. Working Hours Monday - Thursday: 07:45 - 16:30 Half Day Friday: 07:30 - 12:00
3. Free Onsite Parking
4. Company Pension Scheme

Experience:

1. Either time served or experienced in mechanical/electrical installation of rotating equipment.
2. Carrying out various hand fitting techniques.
3. Ability to work from heights in accordance with relevant H&S legislation.
4. Experience on working with new and serviceable items.
5. Both Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
6. Experience of working in an engineering manufacturing environment.
7. Understanding of Rotating Electrical Machines.

Skills:

1. Good hand fitting skills/techniques
2. Use of overhead lifting equipment
3. Good understanding of electrical and mechanical drawings
4. Excellent Communication
5. Good attention to detail
6. Ability to work both independently and in small groups
7. Excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Education:

1. NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering.

Job Summary:

Due to the expansion of the current business, they are seeking to recruit a mechanical/electrical fitter. This is a multi-disciplined role, covering both the mechanical and electrical install of AC and DC rotating equipment. This will include the assembly and sub-assemblies of rotors and stators into enclosures, installation and alignment of bearing arrangements, completion of assembly in preparation for painting, motor/generator alignment in readiness for test. In addition, you will be required to carry out electrical installation/termination of various instrumentation into terminal/auxiliary boxes all in accordance with relevant industry standards. As a mechanical/electrical fitter you will be required to handle large components with the use of overhead lifting equipment. The role may entail both on-site and off-site/overseas working.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carry out the mechanical and electrical functions of assembling both HV & LV rotating equipment including; enclosure assembly, bearing arrangement and alignment, preparation and bending of external pipework, installation and termination of electrical instrumentation.
2. Prepare and support with the installation of rotating equipment ready for testing.
3. Prioritise and work to given timescales.
4. Preparation of large components in readiness for final assembly.
5. Operation of capital equipment and general hand/power tools.
6. Ability to carry out strip-downs of rotating equipment for service - repair and/or replace.
7. Use of testing equipment.

Physical Requirements:

1. Manual Handling/Lifting
2. Labour intensive operations
3. Full UK Driving License
4. UK or National Passport

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.