Mechanical assembly technician

Mechanical Assembly Technician Smethwick Up to GBP30,000 The Position Responsible to overhaul all types of air ends, blowers and related equipment as found in industrial and mobile air compressors. Workshop based; no outside work expected. Responsibilities - Inspection, evaluation and cleaning of incoming air ends, - Support report preparation with written notes and photographs, - Repair and rebuild air ends using own experience as well as supervision/instruction from the Lead Technician/Operations Manager, - Test, paint, despatch as required, - Additional responsibilities (subject to incumbent #39;s skills) forklift operation, machining, grinding, weld repair and fabrication, compressor service, repair of similar equipment. The Position Requirements Experience and skill set - The candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years in equipment service or machinery maintenance. Specific experience with the overhaul of air compressors, pumps or other rotating machinery would be beneficial. - High level of overall mechanical training and aptitude, - Experience with basic workshop machine tools, - Good understanding of mechanical equipment and how it works, - Experience working safely with lifting and machine tools, - Welding experience not specifically required but a key plus, - Ability to work well in a team environment, willing to perform all workshop functions in support of customer requirements, - Good communication skills, particularly to record evaluation findings and communicate within the team. Compensation Benefits - Work week 37 frac34; hours scheduled over 4 frac12; days, - Participation in employee benefits after a trial period including o Pension scheme with up to 6% match o Life Assurance 4x salary o Personal Accident Insurance o 25 days holiday in addition to 8 statutory holidays, - Staff bonus scheme which may be in place from time to time. This role would suit someone with an engineering apprentice, or experience with machining, welding or assembly