Mechanical Fitter

Salary/Rate £COMPETITIVE
Location - CLYDEBANK/VARIABLE SITES ACCROSS SCOTLAND

Purpose / Role

To deliver a high quality, consistent and competent mechanical service in accordance with project / company requirements, standards and procedures
To support overall delivery of company goals and schedule along with site procedures
To ensure all that all workscope is completed in a safe manner ensuring no detrimental impact to personnel, fabric or environment

Duties of the Mechanical Fitter will include:

Striping down rotating equipment including mechanical seals, gearing and bearings
Cleaning down parts and using a vapour blaster to remove rust
Vetting parts to determine if they are fit to reuse -
Measuring knowledge is essential both metric and imperial - using micrometres, Vernier callipers and height gauges
Building sub - assemblies to engineering drawings as SOP's

What the role involves

Repairs to all types of rotating equipment.
Dismantling, inspection, condition assessment and subsequent report on received equipment.
Fault finding of industrial electro mechanical equipment.
Carrying out root cause analysis of assets.
Working on site and in the workshop when required.
Working within and contributing towards the current health & safety guidelines and site requirements.
Good team working skills as well as working on own initiative.
Promote good housekeeping for an efficient working environment.
Undergo training programmes where necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Essential

A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role
4 Year Appreticeship or Level 2 NVQ equivalent
City and Guilds (C&G) Mechanical Fitting or Assembly and or NVQ Level 3 in related trade.
CCNSG Safety passport.
Strong engineering background in a similar environment.
Recognised mechanical apprenticeship.
Team and communication skills.
Capable of working alone, or equally as part of a team.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to quality of work.
Flexible approach to working times in line with company’s reactive nature.

Desirable

Full clean UK driving licence.
Multi skilling an advantage.
Experience with pumps, gearboxes, motors and fans.
Confined space qualification.
Working within ATEX standards.
Water Hygiene qualified.
Demonstrable experience in a pump alignment role.
Preservation of rotating and static equipment.
Demonstrable experience in pressure testing.

Personal qualities, aptitudes and skills

Ability to communicate effectively with team members
Demonstrate commitment to working safely at all times
Flexible – able to comply with company and client requirements
Ability to work with other team members/disciplines and in a multi-cultural environment
Confident and with an ability to work unsupervised and work on own initiative
Has a desire to learn and develop within the role

Company Overview

CAE is a UK leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services specialising in fluid handling. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to servicing across a broad range of industrial markets, including oil & gas, power & process, chemical & pharmaceutical, food & drinks and general industrial sectors.

Please forward your CV to Simon McLeod - SML@caeltd.co.uk