Mechanical Technician

Location: Chester
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

• We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our clients specialist engineering and manufacturing environment focused on the assembly and integration of advanced automated and process systems.
• This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically skilled technician who has experience working with precision mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, high-accuracy measurement equipment and complex machinery including breakdown, repairs and troubleshooting.
• You will be involved in the mechanical activities including adjustment, alignment and integration of advanced equipment, ensuring assemblies are completed safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.
• The role would suit candidates with backgrounds such as Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Precision Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Machine Assembly Technician, Mechanical Integration Technician or Metrology Technician.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical assembly and integration activities on complex automated and process equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical blueprints and assembly documentation.
• Prepare the required materials, components, tools and equipment before commencing assembly activities.
• Assemble, adjust, align and position mechanical components to required specifications and tolerances.
• Use precision measurement and metrology equipment to verify dimensions, alignment and positional accuracy.
• Use equipment such as laser trackers, interferometry systems or similar high-precision measurement technology.
• Measure and assess characteristics including straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
• Carry out mechanical adjustments to achieve the required accuracy and performance.
• Assemble and tighten bolted joints in accordance with the relevant technical procedures and specifications.
• Work with mechanical, pneumatic and, where required, electrical systems as part of the wider equipment integration process.
• Identify and report technical issues that may affect the assembly, quality or delivery of the equipment.
• Record assembly progress, issues and measurements accurately and clearly.
• Work in accordance with company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.
• Apply 5S and continuous improvement principles within the assembly environment.
• Care for and correctly use all tools, equipment and measurement systems.
• Contribute ideas to improve assembly methods, processes and equipment.
• Support the sharing of technical knowledge and best practice across the wider engineering and assembly teams.

What We Are Looking For:

• The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting, machine building, equipment installation or mechanical integration environment.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting or the integration of complex machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, blueprints and technical documentation.
• Experience using precision measurement and metrology equipment.
• Proven experience with laser trackers, interferometry or comparable high-accuracy measurement systems.
• Experience measuring and assessing straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
• Experience carrying out mechanical adjustment and precision alignment activities.
• Mechanical vocational training, apprenticeship, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience working with automated machinery, process systems, special-purpose machinery or advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with torque-controlled assembly and the tightening of bolted joints.
• Experience working within a 5S, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.

Why Apply?

• This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter or Precision Mechanical Technician to work on advanced equipment where accuracy, technical ability and attention to detail are essential.
• You will work in a technically challenging environment, contributing directly to the assembly and integration of complex automated and process systems.
• If you have experience in precision mechanical assembly, machine building, metrology, laser tracking, interferometry or mechanical alignment, we would be keen to hear from you.

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