Machine tool fitter

Must have experience of fitting and an appreciation of machine tools.

Needs to be able to work unsupervised, on their own inititive and fit into a small team.

Must be able to maintain good standards of cleanliness, be prepared to tidy up and have a sound understanding of good working practice and Health & Safety requirements.

Working hours are 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with 20 days paid holiday per year, plus statutory holidays.

The position is salaried, and overtime is available in certain circumstances.

Starting salary will be negotiable depending upon capabilities, and the position is permanent following a 12-month probationary period.

Site work is possible for installation and maintenance of the machines.

Our client doesn't operate a pension scheme, but can offer the Stakeholder Pension scheme.

DUTIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for the building and testing of a 3 axis CNC Router.

This requires marking out of components, manual and pedestal drilling and tapping, turning and milling of small components, a small amount of welding, assembly of small components, assembly of the machine table and gantry, installation and setting up of linear rails, installation of drive mechanisms and rack and pinions, checking levels and shimming as required, a small amount of painting of the machine frame and gantry.

Testing of the machine for sureness and accuracy.

Installation and maintenance of the machines at the customer's site.

Operating the machine for testing purposes, so knowledge of CNC operation would be an advantage.

Training will be provided, but a good basic understanding of machine tool fitting is required.

Our client has a new product and there is an opportunity for the right candidate to hopefully grow with them as their business progresses.