Assembly Fitter - Michell Bearings - South Shields
We are looking for an Assembly Fitter to become part of the Michell Bearings team at Simonside. You will carry out in-process and final de-burring, testing, inspection and assembly activities on manufactured components in order to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
What you’ll be doing- De-burring and dressing of machined components using a variety of powered and non-powered tools, in preparation for final inspection
- Ensuring component cleanliness
- Carrying out various testing of manufactured and assemble components, including fluid gravity tests and pressure testing using various methods
- Carrying out checks of the components for adherence to drawings using a variety of inspection equipment including micrometers, surtronics, vernier calipers etc
- Assisting in identifying and utilising the most effective and efficient method of checking components
- Identifying non-conforming items via the company's NCR system and maintenance of inspection status
- Recording quality data
- Ensuring component traceability/identification is present and correct
- Ensuring documentation is accurate and maintained to a high standard
- Ensuring quality system procedures are being adhered to and are operating effectively
- Ensuring 5S principles are applied to the quality control department and standards are sustained to audit requirements
Who we are looking for
To apply, we ask that you are time served in a mechanical engineering discipline with ideally a minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a machine shop or a similar engineering environment. Preferably you will also have experience of assembly fitting on engineering precision equipment as well as having knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic pipe-work assemblies.
We also ask that you have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, quality plans and specifications. The ability to use inspection and test equipment are also essential.
We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as self-motivator with a hands on approach. Being able to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.
If you can demonstrate a positive approach to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) through good working practices, housekeeping and correct use of PPE we would love to hear from you!
A full UK driving licence is also a must.
Benefits- Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
- Holiday buy & sell
- Car scheme
- Competitive pay
- Enhanced pension
- Training & development