Mechanical fitter

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established company based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The Company: Established in 2001 on the Wirral and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of specific agricultural machinery for both national and international requirements. About the Role: Time-served Mechanical Fitter to assemble various sized sub-components post manufacture and surface treatment, into final assemblies for our various Machine Ranges. As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for: * Ensuring that Health, safety and quality standards are complied with, including the specific duties under them. * Evaluate and interpret Technical Drawings, Sketches and other data used in the preparation of the product to be assembled. * Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle. * Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. * Highlight and communicate any minor faults which may arise, and which may cause delay to production. * Ensure all operating conditions are safe and suitable before commencing the assembly process. * Ensure work is carried out to tolerances and requirements as stated on Drawings and Manufacturing Instructions. * Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy at all times. * Maintain accurate records of assembly production and any other operational data as requested by Department Team-Leader and or Operations Manager. * Operation of Hydraulic Power Pack for the commissioning of finished units. * Manual handling training. Lifting Slinging training and FLT ndash; Advantageous. * Ensuring low stock levels are reported to team-Leader and maintained. Candidate Requirements: * Be an excellent team player with attention to detail, be self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure, whilst being efficient, productive, and meeting production deadlines ndash; Essential. * Report to Assembly Department Team-Leader. * Have previous factory production experience ndash; Essential. * Experience working with Steel fabrications ndash; Essential. * Have JIG work experience ndash; Advantageous but not essential * Experience in MIG Welding ndash; Advantageous but not essential * Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and Manufacturing Instructions ndash; Essential. * Have experience in the assembly of Hydraulic Pipework / Hoses, Hydraulic Motors and Manifolds ndash; Essential. * Have good knowledge of workshop tools and machinery; including Band Saw and Pedestal Drill ndash; Advantageous but not essential. Qualifications: * Time Served: Minimum of City Guilds or equivalent - Technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 * 5 x GCSE or equivalent - Advantageous but not essential. Company Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate: Starting salary GBP14.13 per hour for Tier 1. Tier 2 GBP15.32 Tier 3 GBP16.50 * Hours of work: Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 17.00. Includes 2 x 15-minute breaks and 30-minute lunch break Friday 08.00 - 13.00. Includes 1 x 15-minute morning break * Contributory Pension Scheme (once permanent). * Free Parking * Career Progression, including opportunity to diverse and train in Powder Coating and Shot Blasting should interest be shown. * The opportunity to work with a market leading business. If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now