Mechanical Fitter/Engineer
Apply locations: Camberley
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
Alfa Laval UK&I are looking for a Mechanical Fitter/Engineer to join our team currently based in Camberley.
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
Who you are
You have a passion for Mechanical Engineering and problem-solving. You work well individually as well as within a team, you have good timekeeping and respect for deadlines. You have professional pride in your work and maintain high standards of precision and cleanliness in your working environment.
About the job
This is a full-time role working within our Service Centre in Camberley.
You will be reporting to the Team Manager of High-Speed Separators and Decanters, working as part of a team of talented Mechanical Fitters/Balancers, focusing on the disassembly and re-assembly of a variety of rotating mechanical equipment, including the balancing of critical components of our equipment to the standard expected of us as an OEM.
The key roles include:
* Stripping a variety of Decanters in preparation for inspection
* Cleaning of equipment to service/repair, including jet washing and chemical cleaning
* Dismantling and reassembling of gearboxes
* Rebuilding equipment following guidelines
* Use of technical drawings to assist in disassembly and re-assembly
* Using a variety of standard hand tools (imperial & metric)
* Using a variety of special tools (imperial & metric)
* Handling medium to heavy-duty equipment
* Operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment
* Understanding of Health and Safety and correct PPE demand
* Building sub-assemblies for balancing
* Balancing Bowls, conveyors, and gearbox shells using dynamic balancing equipment
* Use of welding equipment (TIG welding training given)
What you know
You have an appropriate apprenticeship or qualification in engineering.
You have experience working with hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, from a background in a workshop environment, along with the ability to interpret drawings and technical manuals that include both Imperial & Metric dimensions.
You have demonstrated knowledge of a range of workshop-related disciplines, and key understanding of PPE and H&S requirements typical of a workshop environment.
Experience of using cranes, slings, and stacker trucks would also be beneficial, although full training will be provided.
You have good IT skills.
What we can offer
Alfa Laval UK&I currently provide a wide range of benefits, schemes, and initiatives for our employees including:
* Holiday entitlement of 25 days + Bank holidays
* Simply Health – Health cash plan available to enter worth over £2500 annually
* Onsite parking
* Life Assurance – 4X annual salary when you remain in the pension
* Training and Career Development potential
* On-site canteen
Alfa Laval are an equal opportunities employer.
This role will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
About Us
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
Meet our dedicated people who always go the extra mile.
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