Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Duration: Ongoing Contract (6 months temp to perm) Shifts: Days We are currently recruiting for experienced Assembly Fitters for temporary to permanent positions in Loughborough. Working within a team of Erectors to produce Transformer Internal Assemblies to Engineering specifications. This involves reading and understanding engineering drawings, working to Quality Stage Charts, fitting, crimping, and some minor electrical testing. Key Responsibilities: * Building of core & coils for 33kV, 66kV, and 132kv power transformers within the Transformer Assembly section. * Transposing taps on 33kV, 66kV, and 132kv power transformer coil windings. * Preparing, crimping & connecting, and routing of cables in adherence to defined critical clearance tolerances. * Conduct pre-tank parallel and ratio checks to electrical specifications. * Standing/upending, plating up & oven processing/pressing of all coil windings. * Movement of materials & parts between areas, including oven process. * Maintain high level of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the Production facility. * Working at Heights, operation of overhead cranes, and MEWPs. * The job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may be required to undertake various duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company. Pay Rates: * Basic: £17.86 PAYE / £23.51 Umbrella * Overtime: £23.75 PAYE / £31.48 Umbrella * Saturday: £26.79 PAYE / £35.58 Umbrella * Sunday: £35.71 PAYE / £47.66 Umbrella Qualifications * Engineering related apprenticeship advantageous. * Overhead crane, slinging & lifting. * MEWP 3A & 3B (preferably). * Forklift truck (preferable but not essential). * Working at height. Skills * Good interpersonal & communication skills. * Good team player. * Flexible approach (shift work may apply, including nights). * Understanding & working to engineering drawings/specifications. * Good understanding of quality and inspection standards. * Problem solver with a methodical approach and an eye for detail. * The attitude and will to want to make a difference. Experience * Mechanical fitting advantageous. * Electrical background advantageous. * Previous experience working to critical tolerances. * Previous experience in a busy manufacturing/engineering environment. --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.