Mechanical Fitter

Overview

Location: On site / Ronald Cl, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7SH
, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full-time

Sector and subsector: Engineering | Mechanical

Salary: Competitive Salary

Fords has a new position for a Mechanical Assembly Fitter within the Production Team. This is a hands-on role for a multi skilled technician who will be responsible for building, setting up and testing of our capping presses and sealing systems.

• Mechanical fitting experience of bespoke machinery
• Ability to manufacture and assemble from Technical/Engineering drawings
• Understanding of Pneumatics systems
• Experience in the installation of Motors, Gearboxes, Belts, Bearings, complex assemblies etc
• Use of various hand and power tools
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• Carry out any additional tasks as required from time to time, provided they are within the competence of the postholder
• Forklift Driving Experience desirable
• Working at Height desirable
• Engineering qualifications / Apprenticeship served
• Machining skills; such as turning and milling

• Drive Safety First Culture
• Ensure Quality compliance
• Must have an Attention to Detail
• Strong Mechanical background
• Able to work under own initiative but also a team player

• Discretionary bonus
• Early Friday finish – 37 hour working week (Monday to Thursday 07.45am – 4.15pm, Friday 07.45am – 12.45pm)
• Company life insurance x6 times
• Income protection after 3 years’ service
• Access to Independent Financial Adviser
• Site based - Kempston, Bedfordshire.

FORDS is an award-winning design and manufacturing business and world leader in packaging innovation and technology. We design and develop unique foil closures, and build cutting edge machinery that delivers, applies, and seals them to all manner of products. For a century Fords has built a trusted reputation for providing innovative and creative sealing solutions to the biggest brands in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries.

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