Raft Fitter. (Mechanical Fitter

Position: Raft Fitter. (Mechanical Fitter)
Job title:

Raft Fitter - (mechanical Fitter)

Job location:

Near Burton upon Trent

Shifts:

Days only.
Hours per week: 40.

Hours:

7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 1pm on Friday.
Duration: 6 month contract, highly likely to extend, possible temp to perm.

Start date:

immediate.

Client

Summary:

Leading manufacturer and front line supplier of powertrain products based in the UK and Ireland. Areas of expertise include Engine Overhaul, final Drive Overhaul and locomotive refurbishment.

Position Summary:

Stripping Rafts / building transmissions within the Rail industry.

You will be working in teams to breakdown mechanical systems on to locomotive rafts and rebuild. Roles can include:

* Engine strip down or strip down of components and rebuild.

* Fitting newly re-furbished engines back onto the rafts including all components that service that service and help the running of the engine, radiators, pumps, tanks, pipe work, electrical looms and more.

* To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.

* To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems.

* Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous.

* To overhaul of raft components.

* To be able to understand schematic drawings.

* To undertake training as and when required.

* To work within a realistic timeframe.

* To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.

* To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.

Person Profile/

Experience:

* A strong mechanical background is required.

* People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly backgrounds ideal.

* Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.

* Good attitude and willing to work flexibly (overtime available)

Qualifications:

* Relevant engineering qualifications but not a necessity for an experienced person

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