Mechanical Assembly Fitter (Workshop based)

Urmston , Manchester

Contract length: 3-6 months (min 3 months)

Shift Pattern: Days - 7:30am-4pm Mon-Thurs , 7:30-3pm Friday (39hrs min)

Rate of pay: £22.00-£23.00p/h (Limited co./Umbrella)

Mechanical / machinery build / SPM / fabrications / Assembly

I am working with a key global engineering & manufacturing client in Manchester, who specialise in the design, build and supply of bespoke special purpose machinery into packaging and FMCG industries. They are looking for Mechanically biased Assembly Fitters for an initial 2-3-month contract, with the opportunity for that to be extended further workload/project dependant.

You will assist with mechanical fitting and assembly activities, working on a day shift (Mon-Fri), with the potential of overtime.

As Mechanical Assembly Fitter, you will require to conduct the following duties:

Mechanical assembling - small bench work
A lot of bench fitting - and bolting it to the machine
Reading from mechanical assembly drawings
Using hand tools - alan keys, spanners, pliers, drilling etc
Problem solver, and report any snagging issues to Management regarding builds
Ensure all paperwork/job cards are filled out correctly and part lists are correct
Meet project and production deadlines
The successful Mechanical Assembly Fitter will need to have the following attributes:

Ideally apprentice trained (Engineering - Level 3) with a mechanical engineering machine build background
Experience with special purpose machinery ideally or similar
Good experience with LEAN, 5's and Continuous Improvement principles
A strong team player
Strong communication skills, with a keen eye for Health, Safety and Quality
Your own bench/assembly fitting tools
The benefits of this position:

Outside IR35 - Limited co. contractors
Excellent purpose-built state of the art facilities
Excellent and interesting products and engineering work
Day shifts working Monday to Friday (OT at standard rate)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation