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Mechanical Fitter

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Mechanical Fitter
Job Description
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Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Leeds recruit for a Mechanical Fitter.
Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now.
Company Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Company Profit Share Scheme
- Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks
- Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme
- Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
- Pension
- EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging
The Role
Your core duties will be the fitting of various types of distribution and power transformers. You will:
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- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers’ requirements.
- Check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order.
- Perform area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems, shortages, or equipment breakdown.
- Use general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the fitting role.
- Perform quality inspection of colleague’s output.


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About You
- Hands-on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment is essential.
- The ability to understand mechanical and schematic drawings.
- Mechanical or electrical qualification desirable.
- Ideally apprentice trained.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel.
- Ideally experience of working within a continuous improvement environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
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