FINTEC recruit is seeking an experienced Pump Mechanical Fitter to work for an engineering business based in Warrington. This is a permanent position with salary up to circa £40,000 plus benefits, plus on call allowances, regular overtime, bonus scheme, company pension and more. Working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. On call schedule is 1 week in 4. You will be a qualified & experienced mechanical fitter with experience of maintaining and servicing industrial pumps used within industrial and manufacturing environments. Reporting to the Workshop Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Perform stripping and assessment of rotating equipment, evaluating repairs for spare parts and re-building pumps, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment.
- Utilize micrometers and internal mics, and employ a DTI to check radial and axial measurements.
- Attend customer sites and branches to provide workshop support.
- Liaise with suppliers, complete accurate costing sheets, and collaborate with the supervisor to provide timely quotations.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance in all workshop activities.
- Write comprehensive root cause failure reports.
Skills and Experience for the workshop Pump Mechanical Fitter role:
- Experience in stripping and repairing various pumps, including Centrifugal End suction, Centrifugal Split case, Magnetic drive, PD Rotary lobe, PD Progressive cavity, PD Gear, Liquid ring, and Multi-stage pumps.
- Good understanding of pump components, such as volute, impeller, driveshaft, wear rings, bearing housing, bearings, and mechanical seals.
- Proficient in measuring equipment, capable of reading micrometers and internal mics, and using a DTI to check radial and axial measurements.
- Understanding of bearing and bore fits (e.g., J6/H6), wear ring clearances, and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with laser alignment techniques
- Hold a current driving licence.
- Qualified or apprentice-trained with an NVQ Level 3 certification.
For further details of the Mechanical Fitter role & to apply, please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website
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