Mechanical Fitter, Test Centre

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Test Centre Mechanical Fitter will be involved in the following.

• Assist the Test Centre Manager and the Test Engineer(s) in day-to-day support of the Test Centre.
• Take responsibility for the mechanical maintenance of test rigs and supporting equipment.
• Fault finding & problem solving in a variety of fields to a high level.
• Have multi-disciplinary skill in fitting, welding, fabrication, machining (manual mill and lathe), pneumatics, mechanical drive systems, variety of hand tools.
• Assist with commissioning and development of new equipment to suit test requirements and rig consistency.
• Maintain rig appearance, monitor and report condition.
• Develop working knowledge of Test Centre Databases to provide data as required.
• Promote standards commensurate with a Centre of Excellence committed to continual improvement
• Active role in current and future HSE site and corporate initiatives.
• Turning and milling of bespoke and small batch parts working from engineering drawings
• High level of organisation & attention to detail.
• Carrying out planned maintenance checks.
• You will also be expected to develop a working knowledge in operation of control systems.
  
  

Keys to Success

• Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications
• Has basic skills in an analytical or technical process
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Applies basic analytical and technical skills to perform routine activities
• Understands how the assigned tasks relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others
• Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve routine problems
• Impacts the quality of own work
• Uses communication skills and common courtesy to exchange information
  
  

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 0-1 years of experience
• Fully time served fitter, ideally having worked in a similar role and with machining experience.
• Educated to City & Guild, SVQ3 or Modern Apprenticeship.
• Knowledge on the safe use of machinery & safety lock out systems.
• Competent at mathematics and English preferably to higher standard
• Computer literacy is required including being competent with Microsoft Office
• Good knowledge of HSE legislation and Machinery safety Regulations
  
  

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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